The first half of this message was episode #239A - "The Call of God." I now continue by presenting eight things we are to practice in order to be used by God. They are summarized as follows.
1. We must be willing to be used by God. "Then He [Jesus] said to His disciples, 'The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest'" (Matthew 9:37,38, NKJV). In other words, we must be willing to let God work through us as He wills in order to bring in the harvest. 2. We must have a working knowledge of the Bible. The apostle Peter wrote: ". . . as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby" (1 Peter 2:2,3; 2 Peter 3:18, NKJV). We are to renew our minds through God's Word (Romans 12:2). 3. We must be filled with and walk in the Holy Spirit. "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:25, NKJV). The Spirit empowers us to be effective ministers of the Gospel of Christ. 4. We must have a heart of genuine love for others. "For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again" (2 Corinthians 5:14,15, NKJV). Love is an action apparent in all who are used by God. 5. We must practice the power of prayer; praying without ceasing (2 Thessalonians 5:16-18). 6. We must invest our money in the Lord's work. Not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). 7. We must be bold as lions in our righteousness. Don't let fear control you (Proverbs 28:1; Acts 4:29,30). 8. We must be obedient in all things. Total obedience to God and His Word must be seen in all our actions (Acts 5:29-32). It is my prayer this message will bring you to an understanding of what the Lord requires of His servants, so you can be effective in all you do. Selah!
Let me hear from you - Charles
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