Reflection # 9

              In the discussion this week, I was amazed the works of the Christians before who help causing the widespread of the Gospel. It is an inspiring and a privilege of knowing them and tackle about what they had done because it models me to do something in order to make a difference in church history. The first lesson I've learned is to be found faithful as a servant of Jesus Christ. I'm glad that I am educated in the life of Jacob Arminius as a faithful Pastor. I am bless how this person contributed and fight for His right. More than that, he aimed to be a trustworthy of his work for the Lord. Another lesson I've learned is to give importance in a missionary work. It is a blessing that we study the life of Jonathan Edward who himself sacrifice a lot of things in order to made known the Name of Jesus. He sees the necessity for the expansion of God's kingdom so that Christ will be glorified.

             The insights that I gained of the lesson I have learned motivated me to used the talents and gifts that He has given that would make me channel of blessing. It spurs me that a faithful servant will not retire of the ministry He has given in as much as I can. It is to give honor to God of whatever I will be doing and living in a hope that God will be honored of what I did for Him. This is my prayer that whatever life may bring forth I will not quit of exalting and serving His Name. I should give my willingness and availability for the Lord' work and to give my very best as God has given the best of me. I should do something that will last and that is hunger in winning souls knowing the fact as well that there are many people who are perishing or dying every second without knowing the truth. There is surely a need for the Gospel.

            In applying these lesson I need to remember that whatever I do, I should do it all for the glory of God by being faithful servant of Him. It is to respond God's faithfulness by being a loyal servant. I should not make myself a stumbling block but as an example that will make other people blessed because of my life. As a leader in a church and as a teacher someday I must prioritize God's first. It is being busy to the King and next to the Kingdom of God. It should be my goal that I will help spreading the Gospel. It is to help people especially in their difficult situations. By doing this I believe that God will be pleased. With myself I must be passionate of the work that God has given to me and be able to show compassion or having a Christlike character. It is doing the purpose of God in my life that would make my life a dedication to God alone.

             A faithful servant should look and depend on God with a humble heart. I am just an instrument and all the successes belongs to Him alone. In doing the business of God, I should work with an upright heart and to do all the good as possibly as I can. I must continue to hold on of the promises of God that would help me strive and be persistent of the things God has entrusted under my care. By the grace of God I can do what He wants me to do, not by my own strength but by the power of God. I need to be faithful in everything even if it is small. It is doing my all in all for the Lord. The very purpose why I am still alive is to glorify God by serving Him in many ways I can.