The way of achieving goals lies in the heart and how your heart operates determines how much achievement would be made. Dealing with the heart (mind) of a Christian is crucial and especially that of workers in the vineyard. May the Lord help our understanding in Jesus name. Amen
The matter of heart is important to God because He looks into man’s heart checking the purpose and intent of our actions. Men call or put people into assignment without knowing what is in the mind of such persons, but before God will call a person to ministry, He checks the mind (heart). Romans 8:27
God checks on our availability to function for Him most times and not ability. Our willingness to walk in obedience to Him serves as a yardstick to measure our hearts desire to serve as a church worker.
Let’s check the heart as an acronym: H.E.A.R.T.
H – Humility – keeping off all ego become humble in character and behaviour – James 4:6, I Pet. 5:5, Prov. 16:18, Prov. 11:2
E – Enterprising – being very able and brilliant in God’s business – II Pet. 1:10, Neh. 2:7-8
A – Active – possessing the power or quality to act in causing change, we should be change agents for God as His workers – James 2:22-24 (NIV), Luke 1:8-9
R – Responsible – personal accountability as a worker to God and becoming answerable to authorities for acts performed – I Cor. 9:16, Phil. 1:21-22
T – Teachable – willing to receive instructions (readiness to learn more to become better) in the assignment – Col. 2:7, Titus 1:9
How to prepare my heart as a Christian worker? I Tim. 4:13
• Give attention to reading – the word of God, Christian materials (books and journals) on the area of your assignment.
• Give attention to exhortation – listen to other people (ministers’ messages), tapes, godly counsel and discourse.
• Give attention to doctrine – doctrine means teachings, and strictly teachings of the Holy Bible which is the generally accepted Church Doctrine everywhere.
Concentrate on your gift – I Tim. 4:14
Most times, because of the wrong thoughts in our hearts, we neglect our given gifts, focusing on another person’s thereby making the duty post empty and unfulfilled. We are many members in one body functioning differently but towards one big GOAL (expanding the kingdom of God by winning souls for Christ). Concentrate more on your gift(s), learn and work towards developing it to be more fruitful and profitable for God. Remember the parable of the talents (Matt. 25:14-25). Acts 6:2-4.
To be progressive as a Christian worker with disciplined heart – (I Tim. 4:15-16)
• Meditate on what you read, heard and learn by the teaching of God’s word, they will transform your mind gradually and continually unto maturity.
• Be practical in doing what is right and what you have learnt to grow upward in your assignment and Christian life.
• Deal with your heart rightly and do not look back. If the devil cannot get your heart, he cannot get your life and assignment. CONSIDER.
When our hearts are filled with works of the flesh, our assignment will be frustrated because such a heart is unacceptable before God.
When we display the fruit of the Holy Spirit, it makes us flow like spring of living water and we are able to do that which God expects us to.
Personal check
Is my heart pumping well? What flows in and out?
With what mindset am I serving as a church worker?
What reward will I get if I am called to quit now?
Revelation 3:1-3 – General reading
My prayer – Faithful Father, help us to be faithful to you as we offer our hearts to You to work upon now and always in Jesus name. Amen
Lecture delivered by Pastor Babawale Adekanye
At the church 2017 Workers' retreat
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