Matthew 6:1-4 NJK ~ “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. [2] Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. [3] But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, [4] that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”
Who are you when no one is watching you? Do you have a story to tell others of what you have done for God and others? It’s been said that the best test of who you are is what you do when no one is watching you, it’s during these moments that your true character comes through.
I’m learning that much of what God calls us to do in our day-to-day lives isn’t always flashy and post-worthy, sometimes it’s simply an ordinary act of compassion, no attention or spotlight. Just you and Jesus! Keep your mouth closed, you don’t need to broadcast what you did. The right One saw what you did and why! You will get your just reward!
You can show quiet acts of kindness by simply smiling and helping someone out, these deeds are seen right in God’s eyesight, make sure that you are not doing this for others to see to you. Don’t be an attention seeker, because seeking self-glorification is always a sign of present danger. God tells you if you belong to God, you shouldn’t make a show out of what you do. Otherwise, you will have no reward from your Father in Heaven!
As you blossom in your walk with God, keep God in your heart and mind, pleasing Him and being rewarded by Him is the best thing you could ever receive! You may never gather a large audience to see what you are doing, but your service to Jesus is priceless, just keep serving Jesus by serving others, even when He is your only audience, He is the only One that matters, and He will reward you openly for others to see!
Prayer:
Father, help me to love and serve others with a pure heart. The only motive and agenda for my life is to glorify You. I am your earthly representative here on earth, use me! You are the Most-High God and my desire is to please You in everything that I do. It’s for You and You only, that’s the only thing that will last! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Blessings…
Minister Jean
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