July 20: The Joy of Service.
Working With God Brings Happiness.
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry to You all day long. Rejoice the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all who call upon you.--Psalm 86:3-5, NKJV
THE FACES OF MEN AND WOMEN who walk and work with God express the peace of heaven. They are surrounded with the atmosphere of heaven. For these souls the kingdom of God has begun. They have Christ's joy of being a blessing to humanity. They have the honor of being accepted for the Master's use; they are trusted to do His work in His name.--The Desire of Ages, 312.
God might have committed the message of the gospel, and all the work of loving ministry, to the heavenly angels. He might have employed other means for accomplishing His purpose. But in His infinite love He chose to make us co-workers with Himself, with Christ and the angels, that we might share the blessing, the joy, the spiritual uplifting, which results from this unselfish ministry.--Steps to Christ, 79.
In proportion as the love of Christ fills our hearts and controls our lives, covetousness, selfishness, and love of ease will be overcome, and it will be our pleasure to do the will of Christ, whose servants we claim to be. Our happiness will then be proportionate to our unselfish works, prompted by the love of Christ.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, 382.
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching.
They will...look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.
They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation.
Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News,
and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
--2 Timothy 4:3-5, NLT
Working With God Brings Happiness.
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry to You all day long. Rejoice the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all who call upon you.--Psalm 86:3-5, NKJV
THE FACES OF MEN AND WOMEN who walk and work with God express the peace of heaven. They are surrounded with the atmosphere of heaven. For these souls the kingdom of God has begun. They have Christ's joy of being a blessing to humanity. They have the honor of being accepted for the Master's use; they are trusted to do His work in His name.--The Desire of Ages, 312.
God might have committed the message of the gospel, and all the work of loving ministry, to the heavenly angels. He might have employed other means for accomplishing His purpose. But in His infinite love He chose to make us co-workers with Himself, with Christ and the angels, that we might share the blessing, the joy, the spiritual uplifting, which results from this unselfish ministry.--Steps to Christ, 79.
In proportion as the love of Christ fills our hearts and controls our lives, covetousness, selfishness, and love of ease will be overcome, and it will be our pleasure to do the will of Christ, whose servants we claim to be. Our happiness will then be proportionate to our unselfish works, prompted by the love of Christ.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, 382.
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching.
They will...look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.
They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation.
Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News,
and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
--2 Timothy 4:3-5, NLT
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