People want titles and positions, not realizing the work behind it. There were men that wanted to sit at Jesus' right hand but Jesus asked them if they where willing to drink of the cup? Asking them if they would be willing to die for it? I pray Gods will be done with me, because if you get a position or title that you aren't ready for, it can very well ruin you. It can take your joy and ruin many relationships and ultimately take you right out of the will of God.
Matthew 20:21 (New Living Translation)“What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.”
People don't realize what they ask for....they want to be seen, not abused! Most positions come with much abuse. People take advantage of you, hate you, challenge you and worse, everyone thinks they can do it better than you. If you are not equipped for it, it can take you out......! God doesn't measure you by the notches on your belt...He measures your heart!
Just cause someone has a title doesn't mean they are acting on Gods behalf either! There have been many people that name the name of Jesus and still don't hear from Him. They hear from everyone around them. Everyone that is in their ear, giving them what they want to hear. The people that stand for the truth and whats right are a lot of times the ones that get accused of the worse stuff. They are accused of everything under the sun and are persecuted because they don't submit to the flow!
Its crazy when positions are created and titles formed just to keep peace in a group of people. People need to get a back bone and realize that sometimes its not about that! You don't need a title to be used by God. Pilate crucified Christ in fear of the people! Why give the title, why not just tell the people what they need to do and let the chips fall into place. You shouldn't have to get people fired up about getting a title, so they rise up.... they should do it because its the right thing to do and because they love God.
I have come to realize...all of it is not worth it! The competition, striving, animosity etc! I don't need or want it....I will serve without the headache. God puts people where He wants them. He also removes them when He wants to. I am convinced that no matter what a man does they cant stop you from fulfilling Gods plan for you! Only you can stop it and only you can turn from it. All the people in the bible...Joseph and David could not be kept from what God had for them...Through many trials and hardships Gods will was done. Even Jesus told Pilate, you only have the authority over me that My Father has given you.
1 Corinthians 12:18 (New King James Version) But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.
If you are the only one standing for the truth...are you going to continue to stand? What if it is amongst your closest friends? Most wont!
I lay my life down for God....no one makes me. I can pick it up again when I choose. I love God and I willfully lay down my will and life for His!
Titles and positions can change people. Be careful to stay connected to God about everything!
Even if you think you are doing the will of God and you are rolling with the flow you should still seek God in all your decisions!
Joshua 9:14 (New Living Translation) So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.
People sometimes get caught up in religious activity and forget about God!
Hosea 4:12 (New King James Version) My people ask counsel from their wooden idols, and their staff informs them. For the spirit of harlotry has caused them to stray, And they have played the harlot against their God.
Please be careful not to think your okay with God just because you have a position. Pastors, priest, ministers, people in ministry, people that are devote to church! All kinds of people that look and seem okay with God......are far from doing what God has called them to.
Isaiah 29:13 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips but remove their hearts and minds far from Me, and their fear and reverence for Me are a commandment of men that is learned by repetition [without any thought as to the meaning]
Matthew 20:21 (New Living Translation)“What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.”
People don't realize what they ask for....they want to be seen, not abused! Most positions come with much abuse. People take advantage of you, hate you, challenge you and worse, everyone thinks they can do it better than you. If you are not equipped for it, it can take you out......! God doesn't measure you by the notches on your belt...He measures your heart!
Just cause someone has a title doesn't mean they are acting on Gods behalf either! There have been many people that name the name of Jesus and still don't hear from Him. They hear from everyone around them. Everyone that is in their ear, giving them what they want to hear. The people that stand for the truth and whats right are a lot of times the ones that get accused of the worse stuff. They are accused of everything under the sun and are persecuted because they don't submit to the flow!
Its crazy when positions are created and titles formed just to keep peace in a group of people. People need to get a back bone and realize that sometimes its not about that! You don't need a title to be used by God. Pilate crucified Christ in fear of the people! Why give the title, why not just tell the people what they need to do and let the chips fall into place. You shouldn't have to get people fired up about getting a title, so they rise up.... they should do it because its the right thing to do and because they love God.
I have come to realize...all of it is not worth it! The competition, striving, animosity etc! I don't need or want it....I will serve without the headache. God puts people where He wants them. He also removes them when He wants to. I am convinced that no matter what a man does they cant stop you from fulfilling Gods plan for you! Only you can stop it and only you can turn from it. All the people in the bible...Joseph and David could not be kept from what God had for them...Through many trials and hardships Gods will was done. Even Jesus told Pilate, you only have the authority over me that My Father has given you.
1 Corinthians 12:18 (New King James Version) But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.
If you are the only one standing for the truth...are you going to continue to stand? What if it is amongst your closest friends? Most wont!
I lay my life down for God....no one makes me. I can pick it up again when I choose. I love God and I willfully lay down my will and life for His!
Titles and positions can change people. Be careful to stay connected to God about everything!
Even if you think you are doing the will of God and you are rolling with the flow you should still seek God in all your decisions!
Joshua 9:14 (New Living Translation) So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.
People sometimes get caught up in religious activity and forget about God!
Hosea 4:12 (New King James Version) My people ask counsel from their wooden idols, and their staff informs them. For the spirit of harlotry has caused them to stray, And they have played the harlot against their God.
Please be careful not to think your okay with God just because you have a position. Pastors, priest, ministers, people in ministry, people that are devote to church! All kinds of people that look and seem okay with God......are far from doing what God has called them to.
Isaiah 29:13 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips but remove their hearts and minds far from Me, and their fear and reverence for Me are a commandment of men that is learned by repetition [without any thought as to the meaning]
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