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Doing big things for God

When i was abit younger, i always wanted to do big things for God. I always wanted to win the world. Anything less than that, it was distasteful. I think while that is not wrong, i had to check my motives for "wanting to do big things THROUGH ME for Jesus" or "wanting to do big things through me FOR JESUS." Same sentence, but very different spirit.

I would often not find a lack of people who wants to do big things for God. If i ask the Hope Congregation right now who want to do big things for God, many will raise their hands. I see no lack in this area. But wanting to do big things for God as an end to itself does not mean much actually.

It does not sound too bad to be a CL right? It does your ego no harm to be called "RIGHTEOUS" yeah? It is not too much a failure to bring 20 people to know Christ right? It is actually quite appealing to do big things for God. We can so easily mix self seeking motives of self actualization, of not being a failure, of being a "leader" up there with the more spiritual aspect of advancing God's kingdom.

The problem arises when many want to do big things for God but not many are willing to allow God to be big in their lives.

It is difficult to find and disciple someone who would allow God to be big in their lives and would therefore go on and do big things for God. Many people want to reach the end product of doing big things for God but not many people are willing to go through the process of God growing bigger in their lives because that would mean a painful process of pruning, of us giving up our pride, our sinful nature, of searching ourselves deep within, of constantly humbling ourselves with God's mercy and grace, of submitting under the authority that God has instituted or even submitting yourself to the scrutiny of your inner being by your overseers.

We miss the point altogether when we desire to do big things for God and end up using that to cover up for our weaknesses and sins.

Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
~ 1 Peter 2:16 ~

Having said that, i have nothing against doing big things for God, in fact, as we're ready internally and if God chooses to use us, Praise God! Let's continue to grow in our inner being, character and core values and i believe how God will use us according to the level of our faith. Leaders, as we look to do big things for God, do not forget that this desire has to stem from God being that big in our lives in the first place.

Let's not take our eyes off making God bigger in our lives yeah?

Regards,

Jie Hui

The kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

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