Do Service in the Name of Jesus

Verses:  Ephesians 6:5-9

My thoughts about the verses:

We have to remember that we are all to serve God with pure and joyful hearts.  We are not just to talk about doing things we need to do things.  We need to work for God so others can come to know about God.

Am I saying you have to work to get salvations?  No I am not saying those that have salvation through faith in Jesus have to do works.  Yet, what I am saying is if you have faith in Jesus you will desire to do service for God.

We can also look at this way.  You cannot serve both your old self and Jesus.  You have to turn your life over to God once you become a Christian.  You cannot continue doing the things that you use to do.  Instead you have to allow God to shine through you so others can come to know the love of Jesus.

In both situations it is a matter of turning your life over to God.  Hence you are allowing God to be the ruler of your life.  You will see that turning away from your old ways will grow easier the longer you serve God. 

You can serve God by doing Good Works.  You can serve God by Turning Away from Your Old Self.  Yet, no matter what as a Christian you must allow God to be the guide and sustainer.  When you do this you will see your life changed forever.  You will become a beacon of light for the world.  You will find that God will be there for you.  Serving God doesn’t have to be a dreaded task.  Serving God should be a part of your life that you live for.

Prayer:

We praise you God for your love.  We praise you for loving us even when we were not worthy to be loved.  Help us turn our lives over to you.  Help us to turn away from our old self.  Use us to be the workers of your harvest.  In the name of the Almighty God we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Have you turned over your life to God?  Have you asked God what you need to do with your life?  Are you open to accept the work that God has for your life?  Are you ready to become a beacon of light to the world?