Empty-Handed

Read Leviticus 23:16-22

Reflection of Tommy:
A friend recently shared with me of how guilty she felt of not doing enough for God in church and of quitting the ministry post in the church office. She thinks she can do so much more but at the same times she felt much burdened by all the things she have to handle in the church.

It’s easy to be troubled when we think we can do much more for God than what we are doing now. This guilt greatly burdens those who sincerely wanted to do the works of God and pleasing God. God has never intended His children to serve Him in such a weary and drained condition.

If we were to first seek Him to lead us and providing us the strength, zeal and joy to serve, we will WANT to serve Him and His people naturally. Through the empowering of the Spirit, we’ll be guided to serve in the ministry He has planned for us and we’ll do it effectively as God’s faithful servant.

Dear Father, thank You for reminding me that I received my salvation not through my own work, but Your amazing love and grace for me. Teach me to always have the right perspective when serving You and Your people, be sensitive of the Spirit’s leading. Thank You and I pray this in Jesus’ Name, Amen.