September 14 “LIBERTY” Galatians 5:13
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For you, brethren, have been called to Liberty; only do not use Liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love, serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13)
Over the past several weeks, I have been studying the Book of Galatians, and I have discovered such wisdom and guidance from the words of this amazing book. When we consider the role that we play in walking in the Love of Jesus, we must recognize our duty, our calling to serve! Everything that we do, as a Servant of God, should be done with others in mind. Being a Servant of God is an ongoing position where we lay down our own agendas and prejudices and focus on our responsibilities to God. Over the course of this “Pandemic,” I have seen good people, with seemingly righteous intentions, allow a narrow opinion and agenda, to alter their witness and their ability to share Jesus and to serve God. Just a few weeks ago, I witnessed a sad and disheartening display of “Human Emotional Selfish Earthly Pride and Prejudice” being displayed by a seemingly, well meaning, yet obviously misdirected individual. Let me make this crystal clear: Whatever we do, however we act, whatever we say, as a Believer, must, first and foremost, bring honor and glory to God and must be governed by the responsibility of supporting and promoting the message of God’s Love, through Jesus Christ! My opinions, my “feelings,” my earthly thoughts must be surrendered to God for His Service and for His Purpose! If your actions, words, and thoughts are not edifying to God and the Message of the Good News of Christ, then it is time that you did some serious soul searching; on your knees, and ask God to direct your paths, govern your words and temper your actions and to guide your heart, so that you can be the best “Servant” that He desires and expects! Wow! Guess what? GOD IS NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR OPINIONS! GOD IS INTERESTED IN YOUR SURRENDERED SERVICE FOR HIM! “Forgive me Lord if my opinions have caused others to stumble. Forgive me Lord if my words have caused anyone grief or sorrow. Forgive me Lord, if my actions have not been the “Light” that they need to be, Please Forgive Me Lord…!” Christian Liberty is not a license to gratify your human and earthly opinions, it is solely and uniquely for the purpose of honoring God and promoting the message of Love and Redemption, through the Shed Blood of Jesus! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
(REMEMBER – Those that want to be offended by God’s Truth, will always be offended! You do what God has called you to do and walk in obedience and HE will see you through to the end!!)