Rhapsody Of Realities (December, 2018)Sample

13  Pastor Chris

Don’t Live For Yourself 

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:10).

Our opening verse is so profound; it lets us know that as Christians, we have a   responsibility beyond our biological families. God expects you to cater for your household, your nuclear and extended families, but beyond that, you must   also cater for those who are outside of your immediate biological family, especially those in the household of faith. You become a success when you look out for others and reach out to help them. 

God’s idea, His plan for your prosperity, is for you to have more than enough to be able to help others abundantly. When you think of helping others, He channels His grace towards you in an extraordinary way to make it happen. So, be a helper and lifter of others. There’ll always be opportunities for you to be a blessing to others,   and anytime that opportunity comes your way, take it. 

For example, it’s Christmas season, a time of joy, merriment, and celebration. But there’re some who aren’t able to celebrate, not because they don’t want to, but because they just don’t have the wherewithal. Some can’t even afford a decent meal at this time; yet, it’s Christmas; God wants you to remember such people and help them. If you have to seek them out to help them, do so. 

You may also want to find out about corporate endeavours in your local church geared towards helping the poor and needy in the inner cities, and be a vital part of it. Give others a reason to celebrate. Let others benefit from your prosperity. God has made you rich, and given you more than enough for yourself and to be able to help others. 

The Lord wants you to be a blessing. His grace abounds in your life; acknowledge it; use it for good works. Share what you have. Look around in your place of work, your street, and especially your local church and find someone you can lend a helping   hand. If you don’t find one, meet your Pastor and ask him or her; you’ll be   connected with someone to whom the Lord can make you a blessing this yuletide   season. 

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for blessing me so abundantly, and making me a blessing! You’ve made me great, and made me a lifter of many. I’m guided by your Spirit always, to identify the opportunities to be a blessing to those in my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 

Further Study 

Ephesians 4:28

Proverbs 3:27-28; 

Romans 12:13 NIV