We were all dealt a particular hand, and God requires us to play the hand we were dealt. He does not desire us to wait to reach some impossible, man-made standard to be reached before we get to work in His Kingdom. Revelations 3:15 tells us that God does not desire us to live in the land of lukewarmness. Lukewarmness is where the servant that was given one talent lived. He did not properly play his hand, he made excuses, he waited, he delayed his way into outer darkness. It is not God's desire for any of us to follow that same path. So, what is your hand and how do you play it? If you are introverted, maybe your hand is quiet reflection. You can play that by visiting with seniors in the nursing home. If you are extroverted, maybe your hand is evangelism. Play it by handing out your NLIC business cards everywhere you go. Maybe your hand is affluence and you are to fund missions trips to expand the kingdom. Maybe your hand is medical training and you are the one going on the mission! Whatever your hand is, play it now before the bridegroom comes back. Play it so that you may here WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT (Luke 19:17).
Submitted by: Minister Kristina Anderson
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Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley, Sr. Ph.D., D.Min. Senior Pastor - New Life Church www.nlicic.org - Website 618.632.6542 - Phone LifeChanger Devotions & LifeNotes
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