Sunday, June 26, 2016

NOW WHAT

“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
Matthew 20:16 KJV

All of us who have invited Jesus into our heart to be our personal Saviour are called to live so others will see the difference Jesus has made in our heart and life.  However, if God chooses us to be a missionary, a pastor, a Sunday school teacher or anything else, we are to serve Him with all our heart.

On October 4, 1998 when God chose me to be a missionary I walked down the aisle to the altar during the invitation time.  Pastor David took my hand and prayed the most beautiful prayer for me.  He told me not to wait until God told me what He wanted me to do but to start telling people Jesus loves them.

Many years ago when I lived in Texas my pastor preached a sermon on happiness.  Pastor Byron said “If you want to fly higher than a kite, start bragging on Jesus”.  Since I started telling people how much Jesus loves them and how wonderful He is, I really feel like I am flying higher than a kite.

Joy comes from being in the presence of Jesus (Psalm 16:11) but happiness comes from being in the center of God’s will and doing what He tells us to do.  We make our own happiness by obeying God.  Some times people blame God for things but we have a free will and we are the ones who choose how to live.

You might wonder now what after you are saved.  Start telling people how much Jesus loves them.  Be an encouragement to your pastor and family and it is very important that people see the difference Jesus has made in your heart and life.  Does your family see the difference?  Are you spreading the love of Jesus?

Joanne Lowe
June 26, 2016

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