DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF SERVICE (PART 2)

BIBLE READING: MALACHI 3:13-18; HEBREWS 6:10; MATTHEW 4:18-22; GALATIANS 6:9

"A workman may eat from the orchard he tends; anyone should be rewarded who protects another’s interests." Proverbs 27:18(Living Bible)

In a bid to continue from where we stopped in the last devotional, the importance of genuine service towards God and man can never be overemphasized. What so many Christian believers fail to understand is that service still remains the pathway to greatness and distinction (2Kgs 3:11-12). A wise man once said it this way: "Life is like a game of tennis: He who serves well ends up coming out on top." The onus therefore lies upon us as genuine disciples of Christ Jesus to serve with all our hearts because God truly pays. (Gal. 6:9) He may not pay at the end of the day, the end of the week or the end of the month. However, when He pays, everybody would know that He has paid well with a "good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over..." (Lk. 6:38b).

The following are the remaining basic benefits of service which are a follow-up on the previous study i.e., Divine Prosperity, Divine Distinction and Divine Memorial.

(4.) Divine Protection: The Lord God Almighty has a Primary Obligation towards His assets rather than His liabilities. (Mal. 3:16) In other words, genuine service makes us assets to Him and every businessman protects his Investments.

(5.) Divine Health/Healing: Serving God genuinely in Spirit and in Truth keeps us healthy as His children. (Ex. 23:25) Wise workmen always ensure their useful tools always are in good shape.

(6.) Divine Honour: The Lord will always honour those who make it their primary duty to honour Him through quality service *(1Sam. 2:3.

(7.) Divine Impartation: Only those who render genuine service are qualified to receive a double portion of the Grace upon the ministry and ministers they serve faithfully. (2Kgs 2:1-15)

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, to You alone do we ascribe all the Adoration for deeming us worthy to serve You. O Lord, please strengthen us and help us keep our eyes on the goal of service in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.