December 3
THE SERVANT OF THE LORD
-2ND Timothy 2:24,25 states, … And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto
all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance
to the acknowledging of the truth; …
-This passage of scripture gives us the definition of a true servant. It says that a true servant of the Lord
must: …
1. NOT STRIVE ( fight )
2. BE GENTLE ( placid, mild, easy, compliant )
3. BE APT TO TEACH ( communicate by teaching )
4. BE PATIENT ( to endure evil )
5. HAVE MEEKNESS ( not weakness, but controlled strength )
6. BE INSTRUCTING ( to train, chastise, chasten )
-We must seek the face of God for these qualities. These qualities are part of God’s divine nature that
He will impart to us as we partake of Who He is. Notice the behavior that should accompany the servant of the Lord. It is
a laying down of our lives, which results in us being a demonstration of the life of Christ. Most Christians pride themselves
on their ability to debate, argue, and cram the gospel down the throats of their listeners. They never seem to realize that
they are pushing people away. WE MUST LEARN HOW TO PRESENT THE REAL JESUS AND HIS TRUE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD! It is not so much
what we say, but it is how we present and say what it is we are speaking.
-Do not be conformed to the organized church and its methods of using fear, debating, force, impatience, pride
( ego ), and the traditions of men to reach people. BE A SERVANT OF THE LORD! As these attributes are developed in you, you
will be able to lead people into the truth of God and into true repentance. What we need are more servants, not “hotshot”
preachers out of Bible college who want to prove to the world how great they are. LET GOD CRUSH YOU!
-BE A SERVANT!-
