Tag: Servant of God

All Things Created by God – Act as Such

This morning I was reminded that ALL things are created by God. I was brought to Psalm 8 as I shifted my study to the word “works”. Again, being open to the Word of God as He plans for me, I started with just reading the verse and then passage. I was struck by how God gave control to Jesus of all His works. And that is where it hit me with the reminder, God’s works is everything.

“6You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;

you have put all things under his feet,

7all sheep and oxen,

and also the beasts of the field,

8the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea,

whatever passes along the paths of the seas.”

— Psalm 8:6-8 (ESV)

God’s works are all encompassing. Remember Genesis and that God spent six days creating the world, light, the sky, dry land and the seas and plants and trees, the sun and moon and stars, sea creatures and flying creatures, land creatures and man. When looking at all of these things, it is clear that God created all with His hands. And see below in John another confirmation of God’s creation of all.

“3All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” — John 1:3 (ESV)

I have to continually remember that it is God who has created everything and Jesus was given dominion over those things and came to this world to be with the people and bring His salvation to all. He did not come to rule, but to serve those creations of His father and to be the example for each of us that we should be doing the same. We are to remember that all was created by God and it is our role to be stewards and servants with/to those creations to honor Him.

What are your beliefs when comes to the creator of all things? Are you of the belief that somehow God was not involved and therefor you do not honor them? What if you changed that thinking to God did create all things (as noted in His Word) and that our role is to steward and serve those creations to honor Him?

Seek First God and All Will Be Added

“33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

The verse above is found in the passage titled “Do Not Be Anxious” in my ESV Bible. I have written from this passage a number of times and again, God has led me here for some learning this morning. He continues to lead me to the passages where I am in need and adds to my learning when I am focused on Him and that which He has for me.

My first priority should be to seek God first and His kingdom. Everything else will be provided on the basis of what God has for me in His plan for me. All else should be of no real concern as I traverse this world. I need not worry of my sustenance or provision as God will make sure I have those things needed. I should work to bring glory to God and then know that all else is from Him.

Each year I select a word to live out and in that word I work to do that which God has for me. I have over the years chosen the words, growth, learning, stand, and this year the word “more” has come to me. More action, more giving, more of me, more of the LORD in my life, more love, more joy, and more of everything.

As I sit here this morning I am looking for more through God’s Word. That more will come when I devote more of me to Him and the plans He has for me. I give more and will receive more. I do more and more will be done. I love more and more love will be given. I provide more of and for God and more will be provided to and through me. It all starts with my work for God and giving to and doing for the LORD.

I remember back to the movie “Yes Man” with Jim Carrey and see the impact of doing more. I have to apply the concept to my relationship with God and do for Him. Yes to God and all that He has for me. Doing for Him and knowing that the more I am doing for Him the more will be added to me. I am to say Yes to God and do His work and know that He has already done and will continue to do for me. I will be added to when I am glorifying Him in all that I do, so saying Yes is of high priority for me.

Here’s the thing and the caveat. I have to focus on getting things right in my relationship with God and know that when I do, He provides for me. I have to just simply do for Him and not expect anything in return, but know that He will provide all that I “need” and bless me in the process. All will be added to me when I have focused on Him and doing that which He has for me to do. I am a servant of God and not the other way around.

What are you looking to be added to you? Are you seeking that which you would like to be added? What if you were to seek first to bring glory to God and allowed Him to provide all to be added to you?