Devotion to the Lord requires that the devotee have “the attitude of Christ Jesus” (see Romans 15:5). We demonstrate this attitude most clearly when we are devoted to the well-being of others—even those with whom we disagree! We should reach out to those who don’t know Christ so that they “might also give glory to God for his mercies to them” (see Romans 15:9). If the believer becomes nervous about the demands of devotion, he should remember that among the delights of devotion is the experience of being kept happy and full of peace! Serving others, reaching out, accepting people, and not pleasing yourself certainly does not sound like a recipe for happiness to secular man. But for the one who has studied the life of Christ and has devoted himself to his cause, there is assurance enough that this is the way to fullness of life. The devoted fisherman who reels in his fish counts the demands of fishing as nothing. The believer who finds his happiness in bringing glory to God and blessings to mankind regards the demands of devotion to Christ a delight.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:19:44 +0000
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