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Wednesday 28 February 2018

We Are Co-Labourers in Service

Prosperity is also a reward for kingdom service. Exodus 23:25...;

Text: - "8 Now he that planteth and he  that watereth are one: and every man shall  receive his own reward according to his  own labour. 9 For we are labourers  together with God: ye are God’s husbandry,  ye are God’s building.  10 According to the  grace of God which is given unto me, as a  wise masterbuilder, I have laid the  foundation, and another buildeth thereon.  But let every man take heed how he  buildeth thereupon." 1Corinthians 3:8-10
Introduction
There are three basic truths to be considered in reference to this topic. 1) the work of God is always in progress. 2) the work of God is always in partnership. 3) the work of God is always payback.
Explanations
1) The Work of God is always in Progress. Since creation, no one has ever completed what God started. He created Adam to keep and dress the garden of Eden. The works of keeping, dressing and sovereignty over the earth had been transmitted to Noah, to Abraham, Moses, the Prophets, the Apostles and now to us. If Jesus tarries, this generation will transmit same mandate to next generation. The Bible says, "6 Being confident of this very  thing, that he which hath begun a good  work in you will perform it until the day of  Jesus Christ:" Phil. 1:6(emphasis mine). You are not the first to do what you are doing in the house of God. You cannot be the last either.
2) The Work of God is Always in Partnership. The absoluteness of God is not in doubt. He is Almighty and not limited by time and space. Yet, in His own volition he decided to involve us in what He is doing. Thus we are to work with oneanother in the service of God. Whether you be planter or sprinkler, we need eachother to achieve desired goals. Read verse 9 of 1Corintians 9 again, "For we are labourers  together with God: ye are God’s husbandry,  ye are God’s building."
Though each person is unique, no one can achieve much in isolation. You belong to someone as someone belongs to you. "So  we, being many, are one body in Christ,  and every one members one of another." Romans 12:5
3) The Work of God is Always Payback. Serving in the vineyard of God is rewarding. Prosperity in the Kingdom of God is not just a function of hard work, planning, strategies and prayer. Prosperity is also a reward for kingdom service. Exodus 23:25; Matthew 6:33; Hebrew 6: 10, 11; Mark 10: 30, 31; 2 Corinthian 15: 58; John 15: 16; Galatians 6 :7; 2Corinthian 9: 6-8.
Conclusion
My dearly beloved, avail yourself and possession for the service of God. Be ready to work with one another in the house of God and everywhere you are. Serve willingly and in love to safe lives and God will surelly bless you richly in Jesus name.

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