"To whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48
Many of us forget to leave out the rest of that verse which reads: .."and when someone is entrusted with much, even
much more will be required."This verse is very riveting. We go around quoting it all the time. However, do any of us really understand what it is to be required of "even much more" ?
I will give an example...
Many people are in awe of great speakers and preachers like Joyce Meyers, TD Jakes, Paula White, etc. etc...but few see the type of disciplined life these mighty men and women of God have to have in order to keep up with the demands on their time.
I once heard Paula White speak and she said she is up every morning at 5am to run 5 miles !!! On her treadmill!! I was blown away! She said in order for her to do all that the Lord is "requiring" of her, she has to keep the temple of the Lord in shape!
Hmmmm...Lord, I will stick to my once every so often speaking engagements for now!! That is the thought that ran right through my head. But then the Lord's heart begins to permeate mine...what do I want from this life? I want to do His Will. If His Will were to require more of me (which it does) then there are many changes I need to make and NOW!
Frankly speaking, there is no more time to procrastinate. On any level. There is Kingdom Business to accomplish and we must be faithful with what He is giving us to do. And then when the "much more" comes, we must be "much more" faithful!
The beauty of our Lord is that He only gives us what we can handle...and from glory to glory. Thank God !
Father, help me to be mindful of the tasks that you have required of me to complete on this earth. Let me be found faithful with the little, and take fear from me to ask you for the much. Lord, I desire only your will, and I ask for the grace to complete it. In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen.
This is a selah for me. So many times over the years the Lord has spoken this scripture to me as well as others speaking it to me. It continues to bring me to a place of humility. We must be concerned about the whole man, spirit, soul and body. We are responsible for our own temples. We have started a walking program which starts tomorrow. There must be balance. Thank you for sharing this word. It brings a stirring in my soul.
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