What's your reason for worshipping Christ? (Matthew 20:20)

Matthew 20:20

New International Version (NIV)



 

²⁰ Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him.



 
The mother of James and John came to Jesus and "kneeling down, asked a favor of Him." She gave Jesus worship, but her real motive was to get something from Him. Too often this happens in our churches and in our lives. We play religious games, expecting God to give us something in return. True worship, however, adores and praises Christ for who He is and what He has done.




 
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He is the Son of God. (Matthew 17:5)

Matthew 17:5

New International Version (NIV)


 

⁵ While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”



Jesus is more than a just great leader, a good example, a good influence, or a great prophet. He is the Son of God. When you understand this profound truth, the only adequate response is worship. When you have a correct understanding of Christ, you will obey Him.



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Let Jesus multiply your resources. (Matthew 14:19-21)

Matthew 14:19-21

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¹⁹ And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ²⁰ They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ²¹ The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.





Jesus multiplied five loaves and 2 fish to feed over 5000 people. What He was originally given seemed insufficient, but in His hands it became more than enough. We often feel that our contribution to Jesus is meager, but He can use and multiply whatever we give Him, whether it is talent, time, or treasure. It is when we give them to Jesus that our resources are multiplied.




 
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What kind of words come from your mouth? (Matthew 12:34-36)

Matthew 12:34-36

New International Version (NIV)



 

³⁴ You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. ³⁵ A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. ³⁶ But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.





Jesus reminds us what we say reveals what is in our hearts. What kind of words come from your mouth? That is an indication of what your heart is really like. You can't solve your heart problems, just by cleaning up your speech. You must allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with new attitudes and motives; then your speech will be cleansed at the source.




 
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Do something unselfish for someone today ! (Matthew 10:42)

Matthew 10:42

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⁴² And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”





How much we love God can be measured by how well we treat others. Jesus' example of giving a cup of cold water to a thirsty child is a good example of unselfish service. A child usually can't or won't return a favor. God notices every good deed we do or don't do as if He were the one receiving it. Is there something unselfish you can do for someone else today? Although no one may see you, God will notice.



 
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...Freely give. (Matthew 10:8)

Matthew 10:8

New International Version (NIV)



 

⁸ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.



 
Jesus gave the disciples a principle to guide their actions as they ministered to others: "Freely you have received: freely give." Because God has showered us with His blessings, we should give generously to others of our time, love, and possessions.




 
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The workers are few... (Matthew 9:37-38)

Matthew 9:37-38

New Living Translation (NLT)


 

³⁷ He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. ³⁸ So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”



Jesus looked at the crowds following Him and referred to them as a field ripe for the harvest. Many people are ready to give their lives to Christ if someone would show them how. Jesus commands us to pray that people will respond to this need for workers. Often, when we pray for something, God answers our prayers by using us. Be prepared for God to use you to show another person the way to Him.



Joe