Good Day Dear Saints of the Most High!!
I always want to find ways not only to defeat the enemy with Gods help and to be overcomers in every past negative circumstances that may have occurred in our past, but to also find out what motivates people to do what they do. Why are some people motivated more to serve the Lord than others? When I think of what motivates people, it is because they love certain things, hobbies or any goals they want to set. People love certain things more than others because they see the value of what they do. If I didn't see the value of encouraging people through this ministry, I wouldn't be able to do this. It would appear to be more of a duty rather than being motivated by love for others which becomes effortless. Doing anything out of duty is not what God intends for us, otherwise it becomes legalism rather than doing anything for the Lord out of love, which is what pleases Him.
When it comes to serving the Lord by praying, encouraging, ministering or any of other type of ministry whom the Lord may have called you to do, a person may not be as passionate to do these things all because they fail to spend the time to reflect Gods Love for us, His goodness and awesome character in every way. When we see how He was motivated by His love for us to go through much suffering, agony, separation from His closest friends and own family, much physical and emotional pain just to do this for us so we can live the abundant life He wants to give us, I can't think of a better reason to serve Him when I see such love from Him more than anyone in this world would dare to do. Where a friend may dare to die for one another, He died for the rebellious (of which I was one). I like the song "When I forget Gethsemene, when I forget thine agony, when I forget Thy love for me...lead me to Calvary". It helps remind me of His love for me in a more deeper personal way, which we should realize for ourselves. When I reflect His unfathomable love for me personally, this motivates me and it should motivate each one. When we don't take this time to reflect in a deep way, it becomes shallow and has no depth of meaning to what it should have. We need to know that what He did, He did for each one personally. We need to speak audibly to ourselves that "God loves me" and He chose to go through much agony because He loves me. He did not just die for the elect or some one else, but for the whole world (1 John 2:2), including me. We often think that He did this for others, but not for me. This is a lie from the enemy. The problem with much of the world is that they just drift through life and don't take any time to ever reflect what He went through to deliver us from the punishment of sin, hell and the grave. This is why they are blind to His love for them because they fail to take any thought of this absolute truth of His love for them. This is absolutely necessary so we do not lose sight or focus on His amazing love for us!
When we realize who He is, there are a few things we need to reflect on. He is from the beginning (John 1:1;14). By Him, all things were created for our enjoyment (Col 1:16). There is never a time that He was not present everywhere (Psalm 139:8). There is not a thing that He does not know or never knew (Psalm 139:6). The future was never hidden from Him who foreknew every event that was/is to take place (Jer 1:5). We see this through many prophesies mentioned in the old testament that He fulfilled perfectly. We see events mentioned in Revelation many centuries ago that is taking place today. Therefore, nothing happens by accident that He did not already know. He knew when He left His Throne of Glory to come to earth that He was going to live in such pain, agony, rejection, acquainted with many sorrows and yet, He willingly chose to do that for me (insert your name). When we see how He lived the self-less life in order to redeem us, we should have great admiration and appreciation knowing that He willingly and knowingly suffered greatly at the hands of a betrayer (Judas Iscariot) and suffering excruciating pain on the cross while we were on His mind during this time. When we can (and should) spend time to reflect on His great love for each of us personally (insert your name), we can be empowered and motivated to live for Him and accomplish much for Him all because we took the time to reflect on His love for us. This should motivate us to love Him and we should always be amazed when we know the Truth of His awesome attributes in every way. The Apostle Paul was motivated by His love. He didn't just want to know about God, He wanted to KNOW GOD personally and know Him in the power of His Resurrection (Phil 3:10).
We should also not only see how He suffered greatly for us, but to realize that He adopts us in to His family. He offers us abundant life of peace, joy and goodness in this life as well as for all eternity (John 10:10b). He tells us that we are joint-heirs with Him (Rom 8:17). He made a way that we can have total victory (when we choose to live His way). He even has our eternal home which is a mansion built for us in glory, where the streets made of gold, the seas are like crystal, precious stones fill Heaven. Where flowers never fade and darkness is nowhere to be found in Heaven. He rewards us with immeasurable beauty that will last forever. When I take time to meditate on these truths, I can't help but be motivated to live for Him and nor should anyone else who takes time not be able to do the same.
Another thing that motivates people is when they see their purpose in what they do. If there is no purpose in what they do, people are not as passionate which means they are not motivated. It is imperative to reflect on His divine love for us in a deeper more profound way and also take the time to see how awesome our God is (who fills all Heavens and earth), what He has prepared for us and realize that we have the greatest mandate of anyone to be His ministers, which we are all called to do (1 Pet 4:10,11). When we realize our purpose when He is able to work through people who are motivated by His love and understand that we can be His arms and feet to fulfill the greatest mandate beyond any vocation this world could ever provide, this should motivate us when we know He wants to work through us. He is able to prepare His people who are WILLING to work mightily to win souls for Him, to be ministers, to be encouragers. There is nothing in this world that is more satisfying than to know you have made a positive difference in the lives of other people and know that as Gods child, you will be eternally rewarded simply because we were willing and obedient to Him. I can't think of a better reason to be motivated then to know His awesome love for us, what He has accomplished for us, what He has prepared for us and that He wants to use us in order to bless others. Knowing He loves you this much should motivate each one to live for Him, love Him and serve Him all the days of our lives while serving others. This is what puts a smile on Gods face and we should be motivated to do just that.
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In the Matchless Name of Jesus
Richard
Associate Director
Answers2Prayer
http://sites.google.com/site/greatestbuilderforourlife
Another thing that motivates people is when they see their purpose in what they do. If there is no purpose in what they do, people are not as passionate which means they are not motivated. It is imperative to reflect on His divine love for us in a deeper more profound way and also take the time to see how awesome our God is (who fills all Heavens and earth), what He has prepared for us and realize that we have the greatest mandate of anyone to be His ministers, which we are all called to do (1 Pet 4:10,11). When we realize our purpose when He is able to work through people who are motivated by His love and understand that we can be His arms and feet to fulfill the greatest mandate beyond any vocation this world could ever provide, this should motivate us when we know He wants to work through us. He is able to prepare His people who are WILLING to work mightily to win souls for Him, to be ministers, to be encouragers. There is nothing in this world that is more satisfying than to know you have made a positive difference in the lives of other people and know that as Gods child, you will be eternally rewarded simply because we were willing and obedient to Him. I can't think of a better reason to be motivated then to know His awesome love for us, what He has accomplished for us, what He has prepared for us and that He wants to use us in order to bless others. Knowing He loves you this much should motivate each one to live for Him, love Him and serve Him all the days of our lives while serving others. This is what puts a smile on Gods face and we should be motivated to do just that.
Will you consider buying my books in support of HelpingCopeThroughHope mission work in Zambia? You may go to my link below to observe.
In the Matchless Name of Jesus
Richard
Associate Director
Answers2Prayer
http://sites.google.com/site/greatestbuilderforourlife
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