HEAVENLY INCLINED...: ORDINARY SERVITUDE = EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT...

Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor

Psalms 138 (A Psalm of David)
1/ I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2/ I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3/ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4/ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5/ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6/ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7/ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8/ The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands... AMEN!!!

One CANNOT earn GRACE, it is HIS own ESSENCE; a gift, still, IF one claims to be IN HIS GRACE, we ARE to, or, OUGHT to, be reflections of that GRACE! 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1, tells us not to take HIS GRACE in vain! This means, living in LOVE, morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness, and, spiritual improvement, TOWARDS, spiritual maturity, WHILE, visibly BEING as LIGHTS, beaming OF *GOD*, beckoning the world, TO THE LIGHT! Righteousness MEANS, conduct in conformity with *GOD'S* WILL, and, "Be HOLY because I AM HOLY!", therefore, indicating that knowledge, wisdom, and, effort, DO, apply TO the righteous!!! NEVER forget, we were grafted in, and, if we do not bear fruit, as a dead branch, we will be pruned out, just as were, the natural branches!!!

We are not saved by works, instead, works PROVE HIM in us: they identify HIS own...

IF I claim ONENESS with *GOD*, through CHRIST JESUS, I am DEAD TO THE WORLD, THUS, LIVING as HIM, which is, hopefully, witnessed IN, and, THROUGH, my every thought, action, and, reaction; MEANING, I am, THROUGH CONSCIOUS application OF THE WORD, HIS COMMANDS, HIS WILL, REFLECTING righteousness, not, merely, FAITH! I become, the TRULY FRUITFUL branch, of THE VINE, the TRUE member of THE BODY/THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, TESTIFY, then, GLORIFY, BOLDLY, BY my thoughts, actions, and, reactions, HIS name, because, HE IS WORTHY, and, IN HIS LOVE, has SHOWN me, how I OUGHT to exist, to which, I eagerly, adapt, and, comply!!!

MATTHEW 5:48...
So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect

1 PETER 1:14-16...
14/ Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15/ but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16/ for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."

ROMANS 12:2...
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Conduct, in conformity to *GOD'S* WILL, marks the righteous; it is NOT because of guilt, or, ancient Laws, but, because of LOVE; LOVE for *GOD*, self, then, others! CHRIST JESUS gave us Commandments to live by, of which, the first is to LOVE *GOD*, with all of your mind, heart, and, soul; the second is, to LOVE one another!

LOVE COMPELS us to LIVE IN HIM, through conduct which conforms to *GOD*; in other words, morality, ethics, doing good, and, being good, and, ever striving to improve the spirit! It is about REFLECTING THE TRUTH, for ALL to bear witness to, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, RADIANTLY SHINING OF HIS POWER, GRACE, and, MERCIES!!!

It IS ALL ABOUT LOVE, baby, all about LOVE!!!

MATTHEW 4: 17...From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

JOHN 14:15..."If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

NOTE: I do not intend to preach, rather to reach; to stir up, awaken, to inspire, and, bring forth, in discussion, that which is, perhaps, dormantly existing in the heart of hearts, thus, little, or, no, sugar coatings, just THE WORD of *GOD*, the TRUTH, along with some of my thoughts. And truth is, I am reminding myself always, as I practice these reminders, in the best of my abilities, and capacities, while RELYING on THE LORD to lead me on that narrow PATH---> MATTHEW 7: 14: "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it... TO *GOD* BE ALL GLORY...

ORDINARY SERVITUDE = EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT...

Each day it should be ordinary to serve *GOD*, and others; if even in the slightest ways, though, we should aim to serve with the mentality of making a difference, of contributing, of pleasing THE LORD...

For some, this is quite difficult for a multitude of reasons, yet, it is NOT impossible, because WITH *GOD*, NOTHING is impossible! It is true, many are stuck in situations where they cannot get around much, nor have ample opportunity to serve anyone, yet, serving *GOD*, and others, can be as simple as making someones day with a kind smile, word, or gesture of good will...

We miss out on a LOT, and don't do as much as we could, because we imagine that we have to be remarkable in our efforts! LOVE is spiraled forward through simplicity, and sincerity; it is not done, generally, in noteworthy ways, yet, makes ALL the difference to it's whole, to *GOD*!!!

It should be a usual practice to wake up ready to serve our LORD, and others, in whatever capacity we can! It IS what we exist for! It should be natural, and free-flowing, without being considered another task; it should be what we WANT to do, from the heart, and LOVE!!!

We are to SHINE as lights; reflections of our LORD, and SAVIOUR without much ado! In other words, it should be typical to our nature to WANT to build UP HIM, and others, not feigned, forced, or expectantly! We should simply, spend our lives DOING good, BEING good, and LEAVING good in the wake of our footsteps, FOR, and TO HIS GLORY, for, and to the good of ALL!!!

As with anything, practice makes perfect, so, the more we DO, the more it becomes one with us! Servitude is NOT a weighty matter, unless it is against the grain...

People are also, frightened in these times, because of the seemingly harshness of society, yet, all the more reason to spread a little LOVE! Keep it simple, keep it light, let the situation lead you to knowing what to do! Perhaps you have noticed a neighbor down on their luck, and you have a bit to share; you can do so without making it a big deal, or embarrassing for anyone! You can leave things at their doorstep, you can slip a few bucks in their door, or whatever; you CAN find a way to help someone, every single day, and, it doesn't necessarily have to be tangible; truly, a heartfelt greeting, holding the door open, just ANY act of kindness IS serving *GOD*, and others...

I have posted before; ask not what *GOD* can do for you today, ask what you can do for HIM! NEVER forget, what goes around comes around, plus, you are storing up riches for yourself in Heavenly ways! HE LOVES a cheerful giver!!!

Share HOPE, share FAITH, share LOVE, share WHAT you can, at any given moment of the day, and your day WILL be brighter! I LOVE YOU, *GOD* BLESS, and BE with us ALL! Have a beautiful day/night, and PEACE be with us!!!

PRAISE THE LORD, WORSHIP HIM, and HONOUR HIM with your BEST heart forwarding to ALL!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2013

1 comment:

Lynda said...: I, personally, know quite a few people who WON'T give of themselves, because they feel that most won't appreciate their efforts, and, that certainly DOES happen, BUT, that is NOT what this is about! It is about YOU SERVING *GOD*, then others, and reciprocation, or appreciation, has no bearing on YOUR goodness. Those who receive void of understanding, care, or appreciation, have their day before THE KING, so, don't let such hinder a beautiful thing; besides that, sometimes seeds take a LONG, LONG time to germinate:))) OXOXOXO; January 2, 2013 at 7:26 AM