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Listen to Paul writing in 1 Cor 3:7, 9 “So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth.…” Paul makes it clear that all the credit for growth belongs to: GOD. But notice the verse goes on to say, “…we are God’s fellow workers….”
That’s marvelous! He reminds them again in 2 Cor 6:1-2, “And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain. There are 2 amazing concepts here. When can a person receive this grace of God? Behold, NOW is “the acceptable time,” behold, NOW is “the day of salvation”—”
The past is over, the future is yet to come. We live in the NOW. The NOW – when God IS LISTENING TO US, and working with us. TODAY is the day when anyone can turn to the Lord and be saved by grace through faith.
Second, Paul says we are working together with God – that’s amazing! We may share the Gospel, but God makes things happen, causes the growth. However many people, including pastors, are burning out, or are burnt out, families a mess, and worse because of their exhausting labors. Why is that? Perhaps they are believing the mixed Gospel message and are busy working for GOD, not with Him, and struggling to hold up their end.
Tormented by thoughts of, “Have I done enough? Can I do more?” Maybe you have been working like this for GOD too, my friend, not out of personal ambition, but fear of failing God? Measuring yourself and coming up short? It can happen if you listen to a mixed grace gospel. You know, grace + your works.
Take a deep breath. Relax. We are not salesmen with territories. God is not our CEO. There are no yearly performance reviews. He’s our FATHER! And we are family, and you have come home!
So, relax. As a fellow worker with God, share the Good News of salvation found in Jesus Christ with others. Pray they open their hearts to Jesus. Or pray healing for others. Whatever. Give space for God to do His marvelous work in people’s hearts. Yes, when God is at work, you’ll see people – COME ALIVE!
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