Servant Goal!

As we approach the coming of a new year, many may be focusing on resolutions and setting goals to accomplish during the weeks, months, and years that lie ahead. Some of these goals may be with a focus toward pleasing self. However, how such choices will impact those we have a relationship with also needs to be given serious consideration. Since we, as Christians, claim to be servants of Christ, we should seek to please Him as we consider our plans. He is the best Master we could possibly ask for and we should therefore strive to be the best servants we can be to His glory and praise.

As Paul focused on seeking God’s approval in his life, he noted that had he been trying to please men he would not have been a servant of Christ. ( Galatians 1:10) And as we look at the account of Paul’s ministry it is not hard to see how much of a SERVANT HEART he had. Paul’s actions, attitude, and words reflected the Will of the Master he humbly served.

In his first letter to the church at Thessalonica, Paul stated…
“(3) For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, (4) but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so WE SPEAK, NOT TO PLEASE MAN, BUT TO PLEASE GOD WHO TESTS OUR HEARTS.” ( 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4 ESV)

Ultimately Paul recognized his HEART was an open book before God. What we do and what we say may cause others to think we are servants of Christ, but what about our HEART? If the HEART can pass the test, the rest of our life will remain true to the goal! The Master we love is the one we will serve. ( Matthew 6:24) Therefore, as we set our goals, let us seek to maintain a SERVANT HEART that will humbly, lovingly, and faithfully yield to the sovereign Will of God.

Have a great day MAINTAINING A HEART FOR SERVICE TO GOD!
Carl

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