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Serving God 100%

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When I was in Australia a few years ago, I met Milton Morris, a member of the Australian Parliament. We were at a luncheon together and Mr. Morris said these words that Ill never forget: “Being one hundred percent for Christ is so much better than fifty percent!”

Its a simple statement, but I thought, How true! One hundred percent is the only way to live for Jesus Christ. Its the only way to experience the wonderful life He has for you and me. And its the only way to witness to our world about His glorious power, and His plan for mankind.

So what does it look like to live for Jesus 100%? The Bible says his servants shall serve the Lord with zeal. Second Peter tells us to “be zealous, be committed.” And you can serve Christ like this no matter who you are, or what you do.

You can serve Him as a teacher, a businessman, a housewife, a student, or a truck driver. Whatever you do, you can serve the Lord Jesus by being fervently committed to sharing His Good News.

Gods number one plan for reaching the world is through you and me! So why not make a fresh decision today? Commit yourself to serve Him with zeal – nothing less than 100%! And then watch God work through you to change your world – one heart at a time.

Safrin’s Story

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Stories are powerful and can remind us of the bigger picture. You see, if we didnt share our stories with each other, we would not know what God is doing in other peoples lives.

But, since God designed us for relationships with people, He means for us to share whats going on in our lives and tell others how God is working.

Safrins story reminded me of Gods protection. Before she came to the Festival in Omaha this past summer, she knew her life needed to change. The day before the festival, she got a loud wakeup call.

The windows of Safrins car were shot out! She said, “By the grace of God, my life was spared in the gunfire.” But thats not all! She said the incident made her realize there really IS a God. She came to the Festival and rededicated her life to Jesus Christ!

Isnt that exciting! As the Psalms in the Bible declare, God is mightily protecting us. All it takes is one persons story to remind us of His protection.

Would you be so bold as to share YOUR story with someone today? Even if it doesnt seem interesting to you, you never know how God will use it. Your story might be just what someone needs to be reminded of Gods power and presence.

Rose’s Story

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Do you feel alone in your walk with God? Do you think you are the only one who struggles with questions? Guess what? Youre NOT alone! Thats one of the blessings of being honest and telling others what you feel – youll discover that you are not alone!

Rose recently shared her story with me. She said that she dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in 2003 after watching a movie about Him. Since then, she has been trying very hard to keep God in her daily life, but its hard. She feels alone.

I do not know Rose well. But it sounds like she has had times of being pretty lonely. Thats why its so important to tell a trustworthy follower-of-Jesus when you give your life to the Lord – so that you will have accountability, friendship, and support.

Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

We need to be in fellowship with one another. We need to tell each other what is going on in our lives. God asks us to bear one anothers burdens. Please dont try to walk through life alone. Tell a trustworthy friend about what God has been doing in your life. Your story may bless them, and you will be blessed by telling them!

Beth’s Story

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Do you think that miracles only happened back in biblical times? If you think that, youre mistaken, my friend. That is simply not true! There is lots of proof of Gods miracles – He is alive and active today!

Beth has a miracle story that she shared with me, and I want to share with you. At just 28 years of age, Beth was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia – a type of blood cancer. She did not know Jesus Christ. She spent 8 months in the hospital and thats where she came to know Jesus.

She wrote to me and said that her life is now “in the hands of God.” Then, a miracle happened! Beth wrote me and said that she has been Leukemia-free for four years now. Thats a miracle! Thank You, Jesus!

The book of Job tells us that God “performs wonders that cannot be fathomed and miracles that cannot be counted.”

To celebrate His miracles, we must SHARE His miracles. Will you do that today? Tell someone what God is doing in your life. Remind them of His miracles. Your story just may lead them to Christ. What could be better than that?

The Spiritual Battle

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Did you know that if youre actively sharing your faith then you are on the front-line of a battle? Its a purely spiritual battle, but its real. The weapons are real. The enemy is real. And, the battle for eternal souls is a battle that is worth fighting.

The Bible says that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil.”

What does that mean? It means our perspective is limited. We think that we struggle against things we touch and see. Instead, the Bible says that its the SPIRITUAL war were experiencing. On one side is Satan trying to turn people away from God. On the other side is God seeking to reconciling people to Himself through the cross of His son Jesus Christ.

If you follow Jesus today, you are on Gods side. God wants to use you to expand His Kingdom. But, Christians are NOT free from the battle. Christians simply know they are fighting on the winning side. (Because God already reigns victorious!)

The question is: How hard are you fighting? Are you a threat to the Kingdom of Darkness? Are you telling other people about Jesus? Are you fighting the battle for eternal souls? Its worth it!