THE HEART OF SERVICE (PART 3)

 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER  4^TH.

TEXT: Philippians 4:4-8King James Version (KJV)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

There is a lot more to life than what your eyes can see and what your ear can hear. We are admonished in Phil. 4:8 to fix our minds on things that are pure. Refuse to fix your mind on what will not help you, lift your eyes off mundane things and fix them on Jesus.

One of the reasons we find this hard to do, is the fact that we are self-centered. We become offended with God for blessing others and we begin to envy them and even become angry with them. But if you truly have the mind of Christ you will remember that the Bible tells us to rejoice with them who rejoice. Do not get offended because God is lifting others, instead, begin to rejoice in expectation of your turn. You are next in line for a great lifting.

If you find yourself getting jealous because somebody is being blessed, you are being influenced by a wrong spirit, pray it out of your heart. You must understand that each of us do not have the same destiny. Everyone has their own moment of glory and manifestation. There is time for everything, if your time has not come, be patient. If God chooses to bless those under you with something that you do not have, it does not make you less important. Stay where God has destined you to blossom, remember, godliness with contentment is great gain. Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God and in due season He will exalt you.