Sacred service

This morning I share a vital reminder to all who call themselves Christians, especially those who anguish over their failure (real or perceived) to witness the gospel. From Oswald Chambers:

"When we preach the historical facts of the life and death of our Lord as they are conveyed in the New Testament, our words are made sacred. God uses these words, on the basis of His redemption, to create something in those who listen which otherwise could never have been created."

The pressure is off! We are merely His instruments, and when we act or speak in harmony with His will, we can be assured He is pleased. Acting through His believers into the lives of those who have been made ready by the power of the Holy Spirit, God can achieve His will.

(Chambers excerpt from"My Utmost for His Highest," November 9, "Sacred Service.")