a prayer, a way to witness and how to be faithful

Prayer for Extending (the nets in Jesus' Name)

February 22, 2013

 "...Compel them to come in,
that my house may be filled."
What do we have, that would compel them, Lord?
... Help us to remember that (thankfully)
it isn't about us.
It's about who you are
and how much you love all of them.
Help us to see them through your eyes,
hear them with your ears,
and love them with your heart.
In the name of Jesus, who draws us all in,
Amen

Borrowed from DisciplesNet Church post on Facebook

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IBibleVerses had this about commitment:

IBibleVerses

“Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!” (Matthew 25:23 NLT)

Real servants are faithful to their ministry. Servants finish their tasks, fulfill their responsibilities, keep their promises, and complete their commitments. They don’t leave a job half done, and they don’t quit when they get discouraged. They are trustworthy and dependable.

Faithfulness has always been a rare quality (Psalm 12:1; Proverbs 20:6; Philippians 2:19-22).
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Most people don’t know the meaning of commitment. They make commitments casually, then break them for the slightest reason without any hesitation, remorse, or regret. Every week, churches and other organizations must improvise because volunteers didn’t prepare, didn’t show up, or didn’t even call to say they weren’t coming.

Can you be counted on by others? Are there promises you need to keep, vows you need to fulfill, or commitments you need to honor?

Have you kept your commitments in ministry? Have you been obedient to God's call in your life to bless others through your service? God has shaped you for unique service. "God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another" (1 Peter 4:10 NLT). Are you using his gifts to be a blessing?

This is a test. God is testing your faithfulness. If you pass the test, you’re in good company: Abraham, Moses, Samuel, David, Daniel, Timothy, and Paul were all called faithful servants of God.

Even better, God has promised to reward your faithfulness in eternity. Imagine what it will feel like one day to have God say to you, “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!” (Matthew 25:23 NLT)

By the way, faithful servants never retire. They serve faithfully as long as they’re alive. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God