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Saturday, January 18, 2020

Competition






1/18/2020
John 20:28

Chambers says, “Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ.”

What in my life competes with my full devotion to Jesus? He wants all of me for Himself. Does this mean I need to stop everything I am doing: being a spouse, parent, employee, friend, and devote myself totally to reading God’s word and prayer? Does even the work I do in ministry compete with my relationship with Jesus? Do I find myself only wanting to soak in the Gospel message of Jesus’ love, and the blessings of my Heavenly Father for my benefit alone?

My life should reflect my love for and trust in Jesus. In all I do my relationship with Him should be evident in every interaction. Even the most menial task I should do with joy and thanksgiving. To prioritize my quiet time with Jesus, no matter how much time that may be. That I try to be still and listen. That Jesus becomes number one in my life above all else. I am called to squeeze out every last drop that I have for His glory alone. 

Chambers says, “We should be pouring out now, spending to the last limit, not drawing on Him to satisfy us.” 

Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Everything You Do - Steven Curtis Chapman



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