By reading the devotional book, it caused me to think about different ministries that I am being involved and reflect upon what my true motives and attitude are when it comes to doing work for God.
The core of the gospel is Jesus. Apart from the name of Jesus in the context, it's a dead message no power nor meaning. Stott mentioned that 'the wise evangelist keeps bringing the conversation back to the person and work of Jesus Christ.' Many pastors preach so called "feel good" messages on Sundays. Jesus is not the main ingredient of their message but nothing but a supplement. For many Christians are interested in God's blessings rather than knowing and having a relationship with Him.
I do afraid and exam constantly about my attitude and motives. Even we often involve of lots of ministries and activities supposedly for God and His glory, perhaps our true motives and agenda are nothing but based on selfish or prideful to gain benefits for ourselves. We push Jesus to the side to be on the spotlight whether we consciously know or not.
I think when we serve Jesus with right attitude and motives, it will bring joy.
Someone said once to me JOY stands for
J: Jesus
O: Others
Y: You
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JOY... I'm sorry but that is so made up on the spot.
Hey, Jeetae
I am not that creative!
Great blog Kwijung! WE all need to examine our motives for serving Christ. Do we serve him because it is our duty? Do we serve because we've always done it? Do we serve him because there was no one else and we happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time? Now you don't have to examine your motives too long in order to find out your motivation for serving? Ask yourself these two simple questions. First, are you finding satisfaction in serving others? Second, do you really love Jesus?
Jesus, others, and you. I think Kwijung got the order right! But it all starts with Jesus. AS the apostle paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5, "Christ's love compels us..." If we have this order backward, it's becauase we don't have Christ at the beginning!
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