Monday, July 2, 2007

July 3

God Wants Me to Be Kind

Participating in God's plans
2 Kings 9:1-6

Read the Bible through:
AM -
Ezra 5-6 : PM - Acts 3

Then he arose and went into the house. And he poured the oil on his head, and said to him, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel: 'I have anointed you king over the people of the LORD, over Israel (2 Kings 9:6).

Jehu was commissioned to carry out God's plans. God still uses people to participate in his plans.

He was saved when he was a young child. Then at eight, he felt the call to participate in God's plans. He realized the church bulletins needed folding for Sunday services. So he volunteered.

His father brought the flat sheets home on Fridays, and he folded them by Sunday morning.

He felt a hefty spiritual responsibility. Without him, the congregation would be minus song page numbers, names of sick folk, and important announcements.

At an early age, he realized he could have a part in the work of God's kingdom. As an adult, that call is still fresh and vital.

Lord, reveal to me my part in Your plans and guide me to respond willingly.