We're in the final moments of the last days, and it's important that
you're focused on the Lord, serving Him heartily. The Bible says, You
may as well know this toothat in the last days it is going to be very
difficult to be a Christian (2 Timothy 3:1
TLB). Notice it doesn't say, It shall be impossible to be a
Christian, but difficult. So, it's telling you to serve the Lord,
regardless and independent of circumstances or persecution.
This isn't the time to hide your Christian identity. Nothing
whatsoever should be viable enough to take your attention away from the
Lord and His Kingdom. Some are only fervent in serving the Lord when
everything seems rosy, when their business is thriving and their
finances are booming. But the true test comes when trouble strikes, and
they get discouraged, and suddenly lose their fervour.
Some others only serve the Lord during times of challenges. But as
soon as they have a miracle and are out of the dilemma, their commitment
to the Lord immediately wanes. Something is wrong. Don't let that
happen to you. Be on fire for the Lord all the time. Be instant in
season, and out of season.
Let nothing compete with, or inhibit your love for and commitment to
Christ. The Bible says, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast,
unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Corinthians
15:58). When everything is going smoothly, be steadfast. And when it's a
period of adversity, serve the Lord heartily still. The Bible says, If
thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small (Proverbs 24:10). Colossians 3:23 tells us, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. Praise God!
CONFESSION
Dear Lord, I'm always active in my service to you, in truth, with all my
heart. I refuse to be slothful in the dealings of the Spirit; I'm
fervent, serving you wholeheartedly, rejoicing in hope, and patient in
times of trouble. I remain steadfast and unmovable, in Jesus' Name.
Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Romans 12:11-12; 1 Corinthians 15:58
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 7:36-50; Joshua 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 26:26-35; Exodus 37