GOING OUT OF THE WAY MINISTRY
Are you weary with the demands of ministry that you struggle in balancing your life?Are you personally experiencing heartaches and difficulties yet many seek out your help?
Here is some great news for you -
JESUS UNDERSTANDS AND HAS BEEN THERE!
He lost his cousin John the baptist who was beheaded in prison and was weary healing, delivering and feeding the multitude. When the evening came He wanted to be alone with His father so He could find comfort and ease His exhaustion. Yet the multitude sought Him out. The disciples even asked if they should send them away.
Let's see what the scripture says..... Hebrews 4:15 Version (KJV)
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
TODAY'S FOCUS: MOVING PAST YOUR NEEDINESS
There are times we must move past our own needs to comfort, pray for, deliver, listen and minister to others. Many times you may even have the very need that others are asking you to assist them with.
Let's discuss and give thought to the following:
- What are you struggling with today?
- Are you called out in your weariness to minister?
- How do you respond - Is it out of duty or compassion? (explain)
- How is your emotional balance when you are weary?
- How do you put self aside to minister out of your own need?
- What sacrifices you may have to make?
These and other challenges come to many of us especially leaders as we face our own weariness. What do you do when that happens? Do you reach out or seek to find a place to hide and just want to be alone?
Tired, frustrated, weary? This song comes to mind...
ARE YOU WEARY ARE YOU HEAVY HEARTED - TELL IT TO JESUS... ALONE!
Remember, Jesus did not respond out of duty but out of compassion even when He had His own need and was bone-weary exhausted. Knowing that He can identify with our feeling of weariness let us put self aside and move past our own neediness to serve and minister to others. Every sacrifice has its reward.
God Bless and Keep the Faith!
Virtuous Jewel
I am living that experience right now. Some days I feel like I am pulled in various directions and the day is never quite long enough. Yet in the midst of my hectic schedule the phone rings and others are reaching out for help. I have had to make a conscious decision whether I should take care of my need or perform ministry. As I reflect on Jesus life I see He had so many times to forsake His own agenda to impact the lives of others. So glad He did. Because of this I enjoy ministry and truly enjoy doing for others out of the kindness of my heart and love for God.
ReplyDeleteThat does not mean I will neglect totally my need but somethings are pressing - while dishes and housework can wait.
I have also learn how to apply the word and wisdom.