DO YOU EVER FEEL YOUR LIFE ISN’T VERY IMPORTANT? IT CAN BE!

SCRIPTURE:
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not 
from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can 
boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good 
works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 
(Ephesians 2:8-10)

MEDITATION:
Oswald Chambers, author of “My Utmost For His Highest”, died in 1917. 
However, his influence lives on. 
God still uses this man’s book to speak to many hearts and to convict. 
Chambers’ message has lasted because he gave priority 
to things of eternal value, rather than to things of the world.

Sadly, many people choose an existence with no enduring significance. 
They have goals to make as much money as possible, please themselves, 
and retire to “enjoy the good life”.
Although they sound good, none of these goals are biblical.
 
Worthwhile living involves giving ourselves unreservedly to God 
so He can use us in any way He sees fit. 
Christians like Chambers, who make a lasting impact 
in their sphere of influence, understand God’s desires for them 
and have a passion to serve the Lord. 
They look for ways to express their love and devotion to Him.

Believers are citizens of a heavenly kingdom, 
so being a “Servant of Almighty God” is part of their identity. 
We may be thinking: “I have a secular job” or “My life doesn’t matter much”. 
However, when we are determined and have a passion to find ways 
to be useful for the kingdom, God will provide tasks of eternal value.

We need to be sensitive to people in need. 
We need to share our faith with those who hurt. 
Whether through our vocation or in our community, 
we need to make ourselves available to individuals who need help. 
We need to tell others what God is doing in our life.

We are called to serve God where we are. 
We have all been given the work of evangelists and teachers 
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them 
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit 
(Matthew 28:19) 
...as well as the task of caring for those who are in need; 
Carry each other’s burdens, 
and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2)

ACTION:
Have you made yourself available to the One who has saved you?
You need to have a passion for serving God, 
develop a sensitivity for the lost,
and get busy doing whatever He wants of you; there is much work to be done.

Doing something worthy is fuel for your self-esteem.
Not only will serving the Lord provide you with a self-gratification 
that cannot be found anywhere else, but you will leave a legacy 
to be proud of and like Chambers, your impact on others can live on.
It might not be through a book, 
but it could be through those you have impacted.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, forgive me for being selfish about all You have provided 
me, and especially Your promise that I can spend eternity with You. Develop 
in me a passion for the lost and a willingness to do whatever You ask of me 
in order to point them to Your Son, Jesus.”