The Firm Foundation of Service: Diving Deeper
See Jesus
I think there is an important role in taking the middle ground on some issues to be a voice of reason to all involved. Mediation, if you will, is a gift that may be used and valued in many situations that we see in our world, culture, workplaces, even families. An independent, neutral third party can be a very important part of conflict resolution and actually forms the foundation of any justice system.
There is no neutral ground in the Kingdom of God. Matthew 6:24 tells us that we can only serve one master. Attempting to serve two will divide our hearts and allegiances. We will ultimately hate one and love the other, be devoted to one and despise the other.
This is important information for every follower of Jesus! I used to believe that I could step in and out of my life of faith without consequence, staying devoted to God and just resuming where we left off the last time I was with Him and serving Him. The truth of the matter, the Gospel Truth is, when I step out of intimacy with God I am allowing devotion to another to creep into my heart.
Whatever god, person, or thing I put ahead of my intimacy with God will be what receives my affection, my attention, and ultimately my service.
What is that in your life?
In my life I am usually able to identify what that is by asking this question of myself... "What is keeping me from feeling confident of God being close to me right now?" Usually there are a few things that I can identify at this point... what we do next is really important... There is no condemnation in having these things revealed, in fact it was God who graciously pointed them out to me. I have to avoid the temptation of serving the enemy here by listening to what his accusations are in the situation.
Turn to the Word of God for your next steps of instruction and service.
Romans 6:14
"For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law,but under grace."
Continue in the grace of God precious family, serving only Jesus our King, Saviour, and Lord!
-Pastor Kevin
Know Jesus
This week, you can dive deeper into the message through one or all of the following:
Ask the Holy Spirit to turn your heart to Jesus!
Ask for revelation on what you are committed to in service.
Do a DBS on Matthew 6:24
Listen and worship along with "Whole Heart"
Consider the prayer prompts given in your time with God this week.
Discovery Bible Study
TO BEGIN
Pray and ask Holy Spirit to teach you about God from His word.
Next, read the verse a couple of times.
Now, ask these questions:
What does this tell me about God/Jesus?
What does this tell me about people?
How can I respond to what I just read?
When you’re done asking these questions, it’s a great idea to pray and thank God for teaching you more about who He is and who you are!
Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is a way for anyone, anywhere to read God's word! You can dive deeper into this week's message by doing a DBS one any one or all of these scriptures. DBS is a great tool to use for your own devotions, as a bible study with friends, or as an evangelism tool!
Matthew 6:24
”How could you worship two gods at the same time? You will have to hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t worship the true God while enslaved to the god of money!”
Listen to ‘Whole Heart - Hold Me Now’ by Hillsong UNITED
Prayer Prompts
Pray for revelation on who we are in service to.
Pray that we would grow strong in the foundations of family growth.
Pray that the love of God would shine through the body of Christ.
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Current Volunteer Opporunities
Pastor Charla is looking for three more volunteers for the November/December Kid's Church schedule. You can sign up to help by contacting Pastor Charla at pastorcharla@kiplingchurch.com.
