Scripture:
“For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT
Observation:
Paul was speaking to the Thessalonians here and tells them about his ministry. He sees that he was a messenger from God who was entrusted with the Good News. His purpose was to please God, not people because only God examines the heart. His heart was to have God’s approval and not man’s approval. This is a struggle for every minister of the Gospel.
Application:
I like to be liked. I like people to like me and don’t get pleasure out of saying hard things to people. The truth is, I need to fear God more than fearing people. I must see myself as a messenger from God to His people, who has been entrusted. As that person, I must present His truth His way. I must deliver His Word with clarity and passion. I must present Jesus like Jesus needs presented. I want to please God, but sometimes pleasing people gets in the way.
Prayer:
Father, make me strong. Help me to see myself as Your messenger. Empower me to speak Your word with boldness, not fearing what any man thinks about it. Help me to present You and Your word accurately and clearly. I want to make You known in this earth and I want to do well with what You have trusted me with.
Yours,
Jeff
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