Being Used!

Generally speaking, we don’t like to be used. In fact we might get very angry when we realize people have used us, cleverly getting what they wanted through whatever action they encouraged us toward. Isn’t it good to KNOW WHO we are working for?

The Scriptures imply that not everyone may KNOW for WHOM they are working. Paul, writing to Timothy, mentioned those who had been trapped by the devil, captured to do his will. ( 2 Timothy 2:26) Jesus also revealed to some who claimed Abraham ( John 8:39) and then God ( John 8:41) as their father that they were actually of their father the devil, doing what he desired. ( John 8:42-44) And the devil is definitely a user. Jesus also warned the Apostles that the time would come when those who would kill them would do so thinking they were doing service to God. ( John 16:2)

Jesus emphatically declared…
“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” ( Matthew 12:30 ESV)

That statement did not leave any wiggle room. Do we KNOW WHO we are working for or with? What does our life reveal? WHO is getting the glory? What kind of fruit is being produced?

Paul stated…
“For WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP, CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS, which GOD PREPARED beforehand, that WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.” ( Ephesians 2:10
ESV)

Since it appears we will be used let us be certain it is God who is using us in doing the works He has prepared beforehand for us to do. Diligently searching His Word on a daily basis we can come to KNOW it is HIS WILL we are carrying out. May we truly be of our Heavenly Father.

Have a great day AVAILING SELF TO THE SERVICE OF GOD!
Carl

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