Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- November 1, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message encourages believers to overcome the tendency to compare themselves to others by relying on the Holy Spirit's revelation of what God has uniquely called them to do. The speaker emphasizes that every task, no matter how small or menial, is valuable in God's eyes, citing the example of a doorknob. Believers should focus on fulfilling their specific calling rather than comparing themselves to others' ministries or gifts.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The cure for comparing ourselves to othersThe biggest cure for jealousy and the temptation to compare our ministry to someone else is found in understanding what God has freely given us through His Spirit.1 Corinthians 2:12
Finishing the work God gave you to doJust as Jesus and Paul finished their specific courses, a blessed person finishes whatever path God called them to do, whether big or small.
The importance of menial tasksEven seemingly insignificant roles, like a doorkeeper or a doorknob, are critical in God's eyes when fulfilled faithfully.
Giving an account before GodEveryone will appear before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account for the deeds done in the body, making it vital to fulfill your own assigned task.
The Lord sees the neglected and forgottenGod looks out for the person who feels unloved or forgotten, much like the Lord saw Leah in her affliction when her husband did not love her.
Leah's changing perspective with each childLeah repeatedly hoped her husband would finally love her with the birth of each son, naming them Reuben, Simeon, and Levi as her expectations evolved.
Shifting the focus to praising the LordWhen Leah bore her fourth son, Judah, her desire for her husband's love shifted into simply praising the Lord, through whom the promised seed ultimately came.
Being content simply to be the helpInstead of seeking honor and recognition in ministry, believers should be encouraged to simply be the help that the church needs.
