We are very good at consuming and being served. Our mindset of being served even spills over to church.
Why is becoming a spiritual contributor so important?
1. Because it's not about you. Col 1:16; 2 Cor 5:15; Jn 6:26. Don't go after Jesus just because we want things from him. How do I view who Jesus is? Savior? Lord? Jesus as Lord reorients our lives.
2. Because God uses it to capture the hearts of others. Mt 5:16; 1 Pet 2:12. It's so easy to only focus on the dark parts of the world, instead of focusing on how bright the light can shine in the dark.
How do we move to bring a spiritual contributor?
1. We lean into the one who first served us. Mk 10:45
2. We jump in and start using our gifts. 1 Pet 4:10 use or gifts to serve others.
- How is your time in the Word?
- Do you have unrepentant sins?
- What is your community like?
- How are you serving others?
Our mission is to change the world, not fill a church.
Jn 13:15 Jesus washes the disciples feet, he is a true servant and set an example for us.
No comments:
Post a Comment