Making Time to Serve God

My days are packed with essentials—eating, resting, and working, and then there are the extras like TV and the internet. The Bible, specifically in Ephesians 5:16, reminds me to make wise use of my time, dedicating it to God’s service. This raises an important question: where does our time come from?

According to Acts 17:26, our time is ordained by God. We’re just managers of the moments He gives us. Take King Hezekiah in Isaiah 38: God extended his life, underscoring His sovereignty over our time. That makes me think—am I aligning my time management with God’s will?

Colossians 3:2 challenges me to prioritize the eternal. Earthly matters vie for attention, but they pale in comparison to God’s work. This heavenly focus shifts how I allocate time—less for worldly achievements, more for serving God. Because whatever I do for Him endures (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Real service requires wholeheartedness, which comes from a spirit of dedication. Romans 12:1 calls for living sacrifices—devotion that goes beyond duty. Without this heart commitment, service risks being hollow or merely routine.

Consider David. Although he wasn’t chosen to build the temple, his passion didn’t diminish (1 Chronicles 29). He gave from his personal wealth out of love for God. And then there’s Mary of Bethany, who poured costly oil on Jesus, signaling deep devotion (Mark 14). These acts remind me that love for God isn’t about obligation but about a willing heart.

To love and serve God requires a full heart. Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is for us to be filled to the brim with God’s love. Such love is sacrificial, just as Christ’s love for us was, giving Himself up completely (Ephesians 5:2). That’s the model I aim to follow—unconditional and transcendent love.

Yet, daily commitments often distract. I’m reminded of Paul’s advice to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16) about setting aside resources for God. It’s a strategy I need for my time too.

Choosing how I live and work must also allow for God’s service. Like the colt in Mark 11, I must be untied from worldly binds to be available for Jesus. It’s about readiness to serve, not stubborn resistance.

In essence, God’s work doesn’t hinge on me, but He delights in my eagerness to join Him. Jesus exemplified this by serving rather than being served (Mark 10:45). My prayer is that God’s love and Spirit will fill me, driving me to serve Him passionately and selflessly.

We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church’s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.  See details below.

18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation

Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM
Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM
Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.

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True Jesus Church
4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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