July 12: The Joy of Service.
Exalting Christ.
But that doesn't matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being produced either way, so rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.--Philippians 1:18, NLT
THE DUTY AND DELIGHT of all service is to uplift Christ before the people. This is the end of all true labor. Let Christ appear; let self be hidden behind Him.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, 147.
The heart of the true Christian is imbued with true love, with a most earnest hunger for souls. He is not at rest until he is doing all that is in his power to seek and to save that which is lost. Time and strength are spent; toilsome work is not shunned. Others must be given the truth which has brought to his own soul such gladness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
When the truly converted soul enjoys the love of God, he will feel his obligation to yoke up with Christ and work in harmony with Him. The Spirit of Christ rests upon him. He reveals the Saviour's love, pity, and compassion, because he is one with Christ. He yearns to bring others to Jesus. His heart is melted with tenderness as he sees the peril of the souls that are out of Christ. He watches for souls as one that must give an account. With invitations and pleadings mingled with assurances of the promises of God, he seeks to win souls to Christ; and it is registered in the books of record. He is a laborer together with God.--Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 122.
Be diligent to present yourself appointed to God,
a worker who does not need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
--2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV
Exalting Christ.
But that doesn't matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being produced either way, so rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.--Philippians 1:18, NLT
THE DUTY AND DELIGHT of all service is to uplift Christ before the people. This is the end of all true labor. Let Christ appear; let self be hidden behind Him.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, 147.
The heart of the true Christian is imbued with true love, with a most earnest hunger for souls. He is not at rest until he is doing all that is in his power to seek and to save that which is lost. Time and strength are spent; toilsome work is not shunned. Others must be given the truth which has brought to his own soul such gladness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
When the truly converted soul enjoys the love of God, he will feel his obligation to yoke up with Christ and work in harmony with Him. The Spirit of Christ rests upon him. He reveals the Saviour's love, pity, and compassion, because he is one with Christ. He yearns to bring others to Jesus. His heart is melted with tenderness as he sees the peril of the souls that are out of Christ. He watches for souls as one that must give an account. With invitations and pleadings mingled with assurances of the promises of God, he seeks to win souls to Christ; and it is registered in the books of record. He is a laborer together with God.--Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 122.
Be diligent to present yourself appointed to God,
a worker who does not need to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
--2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV
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