How
to Be a Great Servant of God
How can I be a great servant of God? How can I be God’s
kind of elder in the church of the Lord? How can I be an evangelist that will
bring honor to the Master? How can I be a godly deacon in the church of our
Lord? How can I be the Christian God wants me to be? How can I be a strong
Bible class teacher? These questions are all answered by three simple but
amazing statements found in James chapter four.
Submit to God: "Submit
to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:7) The idea
is that of unconditional surrender to the Almighty. We must get ourselves "in
rank" with God and with the faithful people of God. It is impossible to
submit both to God and Satan! None can serve two masters. (Matthew 6:24) Joy,
peace, usefulness and real hope are found only through our submitting to God.
Those that wish to be great servants of God must, "Submit to God."
Draw near to God: "Draw
near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and
purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4:8) The idea of nearness
to God involves "likeness" to God. When we sing of being "More
like the Master" or being "Nearer my God to thee" we are in fact
singing the same sentiments. To be more like the Master is to be nearer the
Master. Those that wish to be great servants of God must, "Draw near to
God."
Humble yourself before God:
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you
up." (James 4:10) When we empty ourselves of pride and haughtiness of
heart then we can become useful in God's kingdom. Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD
is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth
such as be of a contrite spirit.” If you wish to be a great servant of God you
must, "Humble yourself before God."
Follow God's instructions to greatness in
His kingdom -- (1) Submit yourselves to God; (2) Draw near to God; and (3)
Humble yourself before God.
If you are not a Christian obey the gospel
of Christ now. Hear God's message (Romans
By Charles Box,