A Prayer to have a Servant’s Coronary heart this Christmas
By Chelsey DeMatteis
Bible Studying:
“For God so beloved the world that he gave his one and solely Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish however have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
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My husband and I watched The Case for Christ just a few years in the past. Lee Strobel got down to debunk Christianity, however God had different plans – He met Lee in plain methods. One scene that stood out most was the dialog between Strobel and his boss as he started this journey. He shared how he was “prepared” to provide it a shot to debunk the religion thousands and thousands had staked their life upon. I had goosebumps throughout my physique as tears welled up in my eyes. I checked out my husband and stated, ‘All God asks for is a prepared coronary heart and whereas this man was set out on the other journey, God was going to fulfill him in that willingness.’ A prepared coronary heart units forth a hearth to see and expertise Jesus, and as we all know, God will use any willingness directed towards Him to seize a baby of God’s consideration. He’ll use His folks and all His creation to attract us nearer to Himself.
Nicodemus’ story jogs my memory all of the extra as to how we will put together ourselves to be servants. Servants who’re prepared and obtainable to share the gospel. He had a prepared coronary heart when he sought Jesus with extra questions in regards to the issues he didn’t perceive. Jesus served him with the reality from the Father and thru the bodily act of assembly with him. How wonderful is it that by means of Nicodemus’s want to higher perceive God got here one of the vital unimaginable tales of Jesus’ servant-ship to individuals who wished to know who He was and why God despatched Him?
Jesus informed him, “For God so beloved the world that he gave his one and solely Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish however have everlasting life. For God didn’t ship his Son into the phrase to sentence the world, however to save lots of the world by means of him.” – John 3:16-17
The heart of God and his love for serving those who seek to know Him more deeply is an incredible thing. He gives us a season where we can share about Him more than usual. During this Christmas season, we have the opportunity to share about His heart and attributes. So, as we walk into this Advent season, remember that God is always willing to meet those who desire to know Him. Today, as you spend time with the Lord, ask Him, “God, how can I be more willing in my walk with you, and who can I share my testimony with this week?”
Let’s Pray:
Lord, help me to have a willing heart. I pray for a spiritual awakening in areas of my life that I haven’t fully handed over to you. Remove any unbelief that is keeping me from going deeper. Remind me that when I feel weary, all you ask for is my willingness to trust you.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Chelsey is the voice behind the Living with Less Podcast and creator of the 52-week devotional More of Him, Less of Me: Living a Christ-centered Life in a Me-centered World. She writes devotions for Lifeway Girls’s Journey Journal, Crosswalk.com, and iBelieve.com. She additionally writes Bible studying plans for the YouVersion Bible App. Chelsey lives in Ohio together with her husband and two youngsters. You may join together with her on Instagram @chelseydematteis and at her web site ChelseyDeMatteis.com.
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