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NEIL ANDERSON'S DAILY IN CHRIST
from Freedom in Christ Ministries
November 5
SHOWING YOURSELF FAITHFUL
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because
He considered me faithful, putting me into service (1 Timothy
1:12).
When D.L. Moody found his life in Christ, he looked for some
opportunities to teach at a church, but no one wanted to use the
uneducated man. He started his own Bible study in a shoe store,
and it wasn't long before kids were coming out of the woodwork.
People couldn't help but notice him because he was bearing fruit,
and few have left such an imprint as his upon the world.
Paul said, "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened
me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service"
(1 Timothy 1:12). Show yourself faithful by exploiting the
opportunities around you. The needs of people are everywhere so
what are you waiting for?
A man in my church often expressed his frustration with his job.
For 20 years he'd been working as a construction worker and he
hated it! Frustrated with his career, he wondered why God
wouldn't call him out of it.
I asked him if he had ever expressed dissatisfaction about his
job with his fellow employees who weren't Christians. He said,
"Oh, sure. I complain right along with the rest of them."
I continued, "What do you suppose that does to your witness?" He
was a little startled by my question. I added, "Do you realize
that God has you exactly where He wants you? When you assume your
responsibility to be the person God wants you to be as a
construction worker, He may open a new door for you."
The Holy Spirit must have brought conviction because this man
became a missionary at work. He displayed concern for the needs
of his coworkers and their families and soon had a series of
witnessing experiences to share. Within six months an opportunity
arose and he left construction work. And all because he started
to bloom where he was planted.
Heavenly Father, help me see the needs of my coworkers, friends
and family, and enable me to be Your ambassador to them.
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