You don't have to be a prophet to be able to look at those who pass by and realize their lives, although filled with many things are empty and without divine purpose. Their hope past this life is built on maybes and hope so, and earthly ideas and concepts.
Unfortunately this sad, unfulfilled way of life, tends to creep into the church as well. The Psalmist wrote that we are to serve the Lord with gladness. Now gladness goes deeper than an emotional euphoria, but it does include an outward expressions of an inward feeling. I am a firm believer that if you are saved you need to notify your face. There should be a "look" that identifies you as overcoming child of God,
Scripture tells us that there is righteousness and joy and peace in the Holy Ghost. That means that regardless of what I face or go through, I can still have peace, joy and live righteously. Serving the Lord does not have to be a drudgery or a list of divine tasks that must be completed to make it to the golden streets. But rather there should be a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction in doing the will of God.
As children of God, we must not become captivated by the spirit of this world that judges our success on an earthly on a prosperity scale. The value of your service to the kingdom may never be revealed until you stand before Him. We are to lay up our treasures above.
Paul said there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness - he was saying I have put some things on layaway, my work down here did not bring me riches, but in heaven I am storing up treasures.
Find the blessing in service through the knowledge of obedience to His will.
When you consider service from the perspective of how blessed I am to serve rather than I am serving to be blessed, it tends to change your outlook on service.
Find the joy in service and you will find contentment and a sense of purpose.
In His service,
Revmac
