Philippians 1: 20 My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail
in my duty, but that at all times, and especially right now, I shall be full of
courage, so that with my whole being I shall bring honor to Christ, whether I
live or die.
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“Why are you doing
that?” some people questioned. “You could get sick or even die” was the
escalated statement that made me nervous, but I felt led to go on the missions
trip anyway.
- Going someplace outside my comfort zone did not make sense.
- Leaving a place where everything was alright seemed counterintuitive.
- Doing difficult things for GOD instead of easy things for myself seemed out of the ordinary.
Paul gave up everything
to serve GOD. He had status, power and was probably very wealthy being a
Pharisee of Pharisees. JESUS changed his life and now his deepest desire was to
carry out the duties that bring honor to CHRIST.
My Observations
- Life serving GOD can get scary, especially when the evil one presents alternatives.
- Unknown paths look fearful BUT GOD wants me to walk with HIM down them.
- Faithful service may sometimes seem fruitless, BUT GOD wants me to have courage to continue.
“Keep going” are
words that seem hard to do sometimes. I mean, when I feel “discouraged” I want
to give up. Problem after problem after problem makes me think there is no
relief in sight. BUT GOD says “Be strong and of good courage.”
GOD knows the
future and HE knows why HE has me serving HIM. HE sees the adversary and has
taken his tactics into account. No matter what happens, GOD wants me to keep my
sense of duty to HIM. I gladly serve GOD, because I have no other place that
provides refuge like HIM.
Challenge
- What is the writer’s duty?
- Have you ever been led to serve GOD even though it may seem scary?
- Will you be “encouraged” to have “courage” to keep going so your service my “bring honor to CHRIST” today?
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