PAUL AS A GOOD MODEL IN SERVING THE LORD.
( Acts 20:24 ) 24 But
none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that
I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of
the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
1.PAUL SERVE THE LORD WITH DETERMINATION.
* " none of this things move me
"
a. Christian will face some
hindrances in Christian life that will move and discourage them to continue in
serving the Lord.
b. But with determination base from
the word of God that help us to be strong in Christian life.
( Ephesians 6:10 ) 10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
2. PAUL SERVE THE LORD WITH DEVOTION.
" neither count i my life dear
"
a. Devotion - The act of dedacation
in things you do or serving the Lord.
( John 9:4-5 ) 4 I must
work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no
man can work.
5 As long
as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
3. PAUL SERVE THE LORD WITH
DIRECTION.
* " finish my course with joy
"
* ( II Timothy 4: 7-8 ) 7 I have
fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing.
4. PAUL SERVE THE LORD WITH
DEDICATION.
* " ministry which I received
"
a. Paul was comitted and decication
in the ministry he recieved from the Lord.
( 1 Timothy 1:12 ) 12 And I
thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me
faithful, putting me into the ministry;
b. Moses also was very faithful in
the ministry of the Lord.
( Hebrews 3:5 ) 5 And
Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of
those things which were to be spoken after;
5. PAUL SERVE THE LORD WITH
DECLARATION.
* " to testify of the gospel of
Christ "
a. Paul declare his readiness in
sharing the gospel of Christ to lost sinners.
( Romans 1:15-16 ) 15 So, as
much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I
am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto
salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
b. Peter declare also his readiness
to share the gospel of Christ.
( I Peter 3:15 ) 15 But
sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and
fear:
* God bless
you all always *
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