We Serve Because We Are Saved

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CURRENT TEACHING SERIES What On Earth Am I Here For?

We Serve Because We Are Saved By Rick Warren — Oct 2, 2015 “It is he who saved us and chose us for his holy work not because we deserved it but because that was his plan.” (2 Timothy 1:9a TLB) You were saved to serve God. The Bible says, “It is he who saved us and chose us for his holy work not because we deserved it but because that was his plan” (2 Timothy 1:9a TLB). God redeemed you so you could do his “holy work.” You’re not saved by service, but you are saved for service. In God’s Kingdom, you have a place, a purpose, a role, and a function to fulfill. This gives your life great significance and value. It cost Jesus his own life to purchase your salvation. The Bible reminds us, “God paid a great price for you. So use your body to honor God” (1 Corinthians 6:20 CEV). We don’t serve God out of guilt or fear or even duty but out of joy and deep gratitude for what he’s done for us. We owe him our lives. Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present is given meaning, and our future is secured. In light of these incredible benefits Paul concluded, “Because of God’s great mercy …. Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service” (Romans 12:1a TEV). The apostle John taught that our loving service to others shows that we are truly saved. He said, “Our love for each other proves that we have gone from death to life” (1 John 3:14 CEV). If you have no love for others, no desire to serve others, and you’re only concerned about your needs, you should question whether Christ is really in your life. A saved heart is one that wants to serve. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick>> Talk It Over Why is serving others so significant in our walk with Jesus? In what ways are you using your body to honor God (1 Corinthians 6:20)? Many people think they are too busy or have too many responsibilities to serve others. If that’s how you feel, take some time to pray, and ask God to show you what needs to change in your life so that you can be obedient to him. Today’s Scripture “‘I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the LORD.” (Jeremiah 30:17, NKJV) SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS Be in the Right Position Did you know that the human body is designed to heal itself? Many problems are easily fixed if the body is prepared. You may constantly struggle with a physical problem, but perhaps you would see better results if you would live a healthier lifestyle. Of course, there are some problems the body cannot fix by itself, but God has promised to heal you and bless you if you would be faithful and put yourself in the right position for healing. Examine your daily habits and lifestyle to see if there’s anything that you could do more faithfully. That may sound easy, but it takes a true commitment to make it happen. Getting yourself in the right position is important to receive God’s blessings and healing. A Prayer for Today “God, thank You for Your promise to bless me and heal me. Help me to have the strength and dedication to deal with my problem areas and be ready for Your blessings. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”