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Hey, Beaver! I just read this post. I need some help. Can you give me background and/or Bible verses? Thanks…Gail
What a remarkable testimony. I think you should send it in to Reader’s Digest or somewhere that a larger audience may see and learn from it.
Author: Woodrow Kroll, Tony Beckett
Source: Faith Walk
Scripture Reference Luke 10:1-24 1 Samuel 13Results or Relationship?
1 Samuel 13-14, Luke 10:1-24
Key Verse: Luke 10:20I heard it said that we live in a society of calibration, always seeing how we measure up. No wonder we like numbers and statistics. Checking the numbers, whether they are the value of our home, income level, or attendance figures, helps us know how we measure up compared with others.
One day I decided never again to ask other pastors about the size of their churches. It seems to be a staple of conversation, like talking about the weather. “So, how many attend your church?” Perhaps this question is asked from a good conscience, but it just as easily can be asked to see how one pastor measures up against another.
We all play the comparison game at times, whether we’re comparing Beanie Baby collections, years on the job, or our credit level.
The disciples came back from a preaching mission talking about the results. “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name,” they said (v. 17), but Jesus showed them what was more important. “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you,” He said, “but rejoice that your names are written in heaven” (v. 20). More important than results is the relationship we have with Jesus.
Knowing how we measure up compared with others may be the underlying motivation for some of our conversations. Examine your heart. Is the comparison really that important? Look instead at what matters for eternity-your relationship with Jesus.
And in your ministry, leave tallying results up to God. He knows the real score.
Your greatest joy should be your salvation. Ask God to help you rejoice in that, determine to serve faithfully, and leave the results with Him.
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Gail, you are receiving this daily e-mail because you signed up for Back toThat is SO cool….and proof that (just like The Wizard of Oz) you had the answere within you all along.
This is truly poetic and inspirational!! THANK YOU
I think it would do us all good to make such lists.
Is it wrong then to feed the birds so they might perch near your window and you can admire God’s handiwork?
Beaver, I may be just having a dull day, but I could use some more information for this topic. Thanks
Just like “treat others as you would have them treat you” – “treat everyone as if they could be Jesus”
.Matthew 5:13 says when “salt looses its flavor”. How does salt loose its flavor? By being too watered down?
This reminds me of the old saying “I’ll believe it when I see it”. Somebody (I think Dr. Wayne Dyer) wrote a book with what I think is a great title – “You’ll see it when you believe!”!!!
I’m not sure what you mean when you say about whether it is okay to take a bribe to speed up an answer to your prayer? Do you mean like the guy on TV that says if you send in $1000, your prayer will be answered or are you talking about maybe doing something (under the table- for lack of being able to find better words) after you’ve sent your prayer to God?
