"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8
The Lord is indeed merciful in bestowing His church with gifts and talents to serve Him. My heart is blessed each time I serve Him. With 3 hectic weeks of active service, it seems like a good time to let loose and relax. Looking at all the happiness and merry making going on after these events, it is indeed a joy. However, my heart is burdened amidst the merry making.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, take great caution even in the name of 'rejoicing' and 'thanksgiving'. Be sober in all speech, in all manner, in all conduct, in all our thoughts - for our adversary is preying at large for any glorification of self, talents and gifts. Take caution in even settling our confidence in a church united for service. Let our fellowship, our rejoicing be in and of our Lord, alone.
How tempted we are to explore greater dreams, bigger venue and larger crowd. Let's walk by faith and not by sight. Let's not get too carried away with what we intend to do for the Lord next year after apparent 'successes'. Plans made for the kingdom of God needs much prayer, reading of His word, silence and solitude and worship. This calls for a time of practical application of what I believe was taught in youth camp - Discipline our hearts to rest, to be still, to wait. When we have what it (talent, gifts etc) takes to make things work, all the more, let's take a step back and take greater pains to remove self from it and consecrate our plans entirely to the Lord.
Let's us worry and fight to see if we have enough time to take the rest of the year (not much days left) to wait and rest on Him through His Word, through prayer in solitude with Him - especially if you have wonderful plans for the Lord next year.
"Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" 2 Corinthians 10:5
It's never about us or Baptist Fellowship Church...but our Beautiful and Faithful Creator [BFC]
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