What kind of question is this? An important one!
Few of us would knowingly steal God's glory. But
what about when we do it unconsciously? Have you ever found
yourself telling people about the price you've paid to serve the Lord,
or maybe how many times you've been persecuted in some way in line with
your ministry for the Lord? Have you told others how
dangerous and difficult your life has been as a servant of God?
Have you left God out of your testimony; when, in fact,
before you attempted your service you were much in prayer
and fearful about what difficulties might lay ahead, but
after the Lord got you through, you somehow failed to mention
your fear, dependence on God, and the victory He has given you?
At this point, someone will remind me of the Apostle
Paul's rehearsing of his difficulties and ministry hardships. I
believe he did this in defense of his apostleship as he was being
attacked by the "brethren" (whether they were genuine
believers or not - they were outwardly religious) and he discerned the
need and was so inspired to recount his ministry record.
We should repel at the thought of stealing God's glory
and respond like the Apostle Paul, "For I will not dare to
speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me"
(Romans 15:18) and Peter who said, "If any man speak, let him
speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it
as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be
glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever
and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 4:11).
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Design Ministry - In My Master's Hand
Tim
Talbert is the Christian artist of this sketch drawing of Missionary Jim Elliot and the
Woadoni Indian. Tim also does prayer cards and many
other areas of design.
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BSWE is the place for you if...
you are wanting to make God world-famous;
you are passionate for God's glory;
you believe that missions is for God;
you realize that the road to following Christ has a cross in it;
you believe that missionaries ought to be among the best the church has
to offer;
you recognize the need for training in spiritual warfare and prayer;
you realize that a portion of your training should include a field
internship;
you desire to be trained by veteran missionary practitioners;
you are seeking preparation which includes relational mentoring;
and if you appreciate a balance of academic and practical training.
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