03-14-2020, 11:14 AM
RESTORATION TODAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020
TOPIC: *YOU CAN'T DO EVERYTHING*
"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10.
*MESSAGE*
When all get tempted to do so many things because we want to please people. There is a wisdom to glean from something Mother Teresa said in her lifetime; she said: Never worry about numbers. Start with one person at a time and always start with the person nearest to you.' In other words, she is saying that we can't do all the work, because there's only one of us. And indeed, when we try to do all the work, sometimes it can be a subtle indicator that we want to please people and look 'successful' rather than wanting to be faithful to God.
In our text for today, Paul was saying that he's not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. That must be our lifestyle, too. The real goal is set by God. As long as we are willing to bless whoever is closest to us, we are doing God's work. This isn't to say that God can't 'do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think' (Ephesians 3:20). He's well able. But the point is to start small and continue one step at a time. God will reward you.
*ACTION POINT*
Lay aside all your efforts at achievement, and stop being frustrated for not doing enough. Ask God to show you His love afresh and to show you someone nearby who you can bless.
*SCRIPTURES*
Ephesians 3:20; Acts 5:29; 2 Corinthians 5:9-11.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for my past failures and the lessons You have taught me through them;
2. Lord, grant me the grace to be successful in my endeavour in the name of Jesus;
3. Father, give me the grace to stop comparing my success with any other person's that I may serve You without prejudice in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Exodus 31; Psalm 79-80; Acts 18:23-19.20.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020
TOPIC: *YOU CAN'T DO EVERYTHING*
"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10.
*MESSAGE*
When all get tempted to do so many things because we want to please people. There is a wisdom to glean from something Mother Teresa said in her lifetime; she said: Never worry about numbers. Start with one person at a time and always start with the person nearest to you.' In other words, she is saying that we can't do all the work, because there's only one of us. And indeed, when we try to do all the work, sometimes it can be a subtle indicator that we want to please people and look 'successful' rather than wanting to be faithful to God.
In our text for today, Paul was saying that he's not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. That must be our lifestyle, too. The real goal is set by God. As long as we are willing to bless whoever is closest to us, we are doing God's work. This isn't to say that God can't 'do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think' (Ephesians 3:20). He's well able. But the point is to start small and continue one step at a time. God will reward you.
*ACTION POINT*
Lay aside all your efforts at achievement, and stop being frustrated for not doing enough. Ask God to show you His love afresh and to show you someone nearby who you can bless.
*SCRIPTURES*
Ephesians 3:20; Acts 5:29; 2 Corinthians 5:9-11.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for my past failures and the lessons You have taught me through them;
2. Lord, grant me the grace to be successful in my endeavour in the name of Jesus;
3. Father, give me the grace to stop comparing my success with any other person's that I may serve You without prejudice in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Exodus 31; Psalm 79-80; Acts 18:23-19.20.