Musick-al Note # 263
DEDICATION TO THE LORD
A great deal of time is given to the exposition of themes that have to do with dedication to Christ. Yet for our much speaking we must have failed to adequately teach the subject so that many are still unlearned or else we have failed to impress your minds the grave necessity of complete dedication so that we give our lives as “living sacrifices” to the Lord. So much work needs to be done and the workers are indeed few. So many Christians are like the five foolish virgins who made some preparation for the bridegroom but failed to be adequately prepared when He came. Have we deceived ourselves by thinking that “obeying the gospel”, attending a few services, and giving a few dollars will make us pleasing to the Lord? We now have more time, more money, more energy, more opportunities and more abilities than any people have ever had before, yet we are not doing more for the Lord. In fact, in so many areas, we are actually doing less than those of lesser abilities and fewer opportunities. We must recognize the fact that it stems directly from our lack of dedication to the Lord.
Let us re-dedicate our lives to the Lord and use every opportunity to know more about the Lord. Let us quicken our spirits, develop our talents and stir one another up to good work, We need to recognize every opportunity that comes our way and exert our efforts that both we and others will come to know Christ and obey Him willingly and know that we are pleasing Him. Then joy will come into our lives through service and a brighter hope will lay before us as we journey throughout this life.
Gordon Musick
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