Some Christian friends were serving in a ministry that was directed mainly to Christians when an opportunity came for them to change jobs and touch the lives of thousands of nonbelievers. They decided to make what they believed to be an exciting change. Many people, even some who didn’t personally know them, were shocked and accused them of “seeking fame and fortune in the world.” The Holy Ghost wants you to know that behind everything you do is a motive. God is motive driven. He is interested in the intent of your heart. Man is always carried away with what he sees in the physical, but God weighs your action by your motive.
That means, God doesn’t look at the action, He looks at the motive or reason for the action. Vs. 7 of today’s Word says: “…for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” Don’t be quick to judge people’s actions no matter how good or bad until you can determine their motives. When someone you know is making a decision or change, it can be helpful to ask about his or her motives. But we can’t fully know another’s heart, only God does. 1 Samuel 2:3 says: “…for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.” Watch your motives this year. In all you do, let pleasing God be your watchword.
Your motive can be wrong or evil, but your action can be laudable and vice versa. These young Christian folks decided to leave their comfort zone in order to reach the unreached for Christ, and they were accused of being materialistic and trying to be famous. People may misunderstand you this year, but if your MOTIVE IS RIGHT, just ignore them and keep moving! DAILY SHORT PRAYERS TO BE RESTORED & RESTRENGTHENED
PRAYER POINTS: Take Song 2: Blessed assurance…
In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now. LORD, in this year 2022, PURGE MY MOTIVES! I refuse to do anything just for men to praise me! Let my ways GLORIFY Your kingdom (Pray it seriously). Repent from ways in which you have pleased men instead of God. I refuse to be discouraged by what people may say this year. Father, help me to please You in all that I do daily in Jesus name. Our Daily MANNA ODM 3 June 2022 Pray for the salvation of souls today. Pray about today as led now.
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