There are many Christians today who do the work of the Lord. Many claim to serve GOD in different capacities out of their freewill. It is vital to note, however, that there is a fundamental difference doing something for God and being a servant of God. Notice three traits of a servant from the verse phrase.. THE SERVANT OF GOD IS A SPECIFIC PERSON: The servant of the Lord is not merely a nameless face or individual. GOD identifies the person He chooses and whom He would to serve Him. The world may despise such a man and look down on such a person. However, if the Lord could choose…

As our Saviour bored the cross to Calvary, he was dehydrated, tired, thirsty and near death after the scourging. He was physically weakened and unable to go on. The Roman soldiers knew this and quickly got a man named Simon. The Bible tells us Simon carried the cross to Calvary. The Saviour was unable to continue without Simon’s help of bearing His cross. Notice three lessons from this scene en route to Calvary. HE BORE THE CROSS AS A DUTY The word “compelled” assists our understanding of the nature of this task. It meant “to be called upon to perform a public task not by choice but by being compelled.”…

Man is adverse to suffering. There is an innate desire to avoid it altogether. Suffering is painful, distressing, and threatening to the physical and mental state of an individual. Yet, there is the blessing of suffering that God gives. Imagine a crisis or a tragedy happening and with it enemies become friends. Why is the Cross and its sufferings a necessity to the Christian life? IT IS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE HUMILITY IN THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN. The Lord humbled himself, as he walked this world. Becoming a man was already an act of humility, as was born in a working class family, subjecting himself to His earthly parents, living among…

1 Co 1:18 – …the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Paul’s ministry centred on one message: the Cross and the Crucified Christ. 1Co 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Nothing was more important to Paul, not his reputation, not the opinions of men however learned, not even his own life. The Cross is the most important in his life: it is his only glory, for he said: Ga 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our…

Ps 66:19 …God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. David was glad when GOD heard his prayer. He was praising GOD and extolling GOD and His power in Creation. He knows the goodness of GOD and the might of the Saviour. He was able to make mention of GOD’s creative acts and mighty manifestations, but not only was David knowledgeable about GOD, David experienced GOD; HE KNEW GOD personally. Many know about GOD, but David knows God personally. Many Singaporeans know the President of Singapore, but only those who know him personally will receive an audience with him. Is it not strange that many…

Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you There was much concern for the daily needs, of food and clothing. The basic necessities of life was scarce and insufficient for the many Jewish fathers. Yet the key to provision of these needs was not only to work but also to trust. Faith in the Lord is more important than effort in the flesh. The Lord Jesus provided a key for those who worry about the daily needs of life and are distracted by the cares of this world. He encourages us first to: Seek God’s Kingdom…

Mt 9:37 – Then saith he unto his disciples, …the labourers are few; The Lord Jesus’ life was filled with good works and the preaching of the gospel. That was His life’s work and His life’s mission: to do the will of Him that sent Him and to finish it. John 4:34, He calls us to FOLLOW HIM in His work. As He ministers to the multitudes, He laments that there are so many needs, but so few labourers. The word labourer means a toiler, someone who puts in effort to toil and work. What kind of labourer does the Lord want us to be? Follower labourer (Matt 4:19 –…

Psalms 142:4 – I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. David, was hiding in a cave from King Saul who sought to kill him. Away from friends and frightened for his life, he pours out his heart to God. He says that he has tried to look for solace and comfort; he has tried to find deliverance among his peers and his acquaintances, but alas he concluded that NO MAN CARED FOR MY SOUL. The word care in the Hebrew means a looking out for , a searching out for. In…