Improve Your Serve

Nope, this isn't about tennis, or even volleyball. Rather it's about your Christian walk. Our church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, has begun a series of studies on how to improve our service in our walk with God. Last week we had two messages, one of which was the beginning of this series. In this sermon Pastor Schroeder taught from Mark 10: 35-45 where the "sons of thunder" requested a seat at the right and left of Jesus in Heaven. Jesus shares with them that he has come to serve, not be served, and that they likewise will be required to serve. (Not to mention, that the seats they requested are not his to give.)

This week's message though really really hit home. It was entitled: "Improving Your Serve - It's About Time."
This sermon was based on Psalm 90: 1-4.

1 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.3 You turn man back into dust And say, Return, O children of men.4 For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it passes by, Or as a watch in the night.

Today Pastor Schroeder spoke about how our time is focused, about the proper order of our service, and about how we spend our "free" time. It was a very very encouraging message and had me thinking over how my time is spent, not only my free time, but how my time in service is spent. His point was that if we get things out of order, no matter how good our intentions, our service will not be as effectual since we aren't first serving where we are called to serve. It was an excellent sermon, and one which I am sure will cause me to continue to reflect throughout the week.

(Sunday school has also been eye opening, and we've only just reached the third chapter in Genesis... after many weeks.)

Our family is thankful for the blessings we are receiving as the Lord teaches us.

Blessings,
Kim