Proverbs 28:20-22 ‘A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.’

DAILY READING; John 11:28-57; 2 Chronicles 12-13; Psalm 76

Billy Graham came to Christ through the preaching of an evangelist Mordecai Ham, during a tent meeting held in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1936.
However, Billy almost missed the opportunity to encounter Christ, because when he came into the tent meeting and found no empty seat he impatiently wanted to leave.
At that time Graham was 16 years old, and had no time for religion. He actually only came to the meeting because he heard some youths planned to disrupt the sermon of the evangelist who had been preaching against their youthful lusts and excesses. Billy and his friend had come along to witness what would happen. When they got into the tent that night, they realized that there was no empty seat and so wanted to quickly leave the place.
However as they turned to go, an usher who had noticed the two restless young boys, stopped them and put his arms around their shoulders. He said, “You are welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Let me take you to a seat.” The usher found two seats for them to sit down. As Billy Graham listened to the preaching that night, he surrendered his life to Jesus and he went on to take Jesus to the world.
By the simple act of making two boys feel welcomed, that usher helped to shape history. He helped to usher into God’s Kingdom Billy Graham, who preached the Gospel to more people than anyone in history. During his life, Graham preached in person to more than 100 million people and to millions more via television, satellite, and film.

In our lifetime, we may not even be aware of the full harvest of souls brought to the kingdom of God simply because we remained faithful in our service.
This is why we must endeavor to be dedicated and diligent in every assignment. Some of the seemingly inconsequential work we do might be the pivotal hinge that swings people into their place in destiny.
The truth is that everything we are called to do in God’s kingdom is adding up to achieve a greater purpose. Every part of the Body of Christ does a crucial work. When we aim to be the best in what we do God is glorified.
Sometimes, we may get frustrated because we are not on the platform, where we can be seen, rather it seems we are hidden in the background where we’re not being applauded or appreciated.
But while we may think nothing is happening, God is keeping record and using our faithful service to accomplish much.
God could be using us to save and preserve precious souls in ways and manners we could never fathom.
Though you may think what you do is ordinary, God could be using it to accomplish the extra ordinary.
God is watching to see our faithfulness in the little things. As we serve diligently and as best as we can, God will open doors to greater opportunities.
David was anointed king, yet he continued to serve as a shepherd boy in the field. He was faithfully running errands for his father. It was while taking food to his brothers, that he was presented with the opportunity to defeat Goliath and ascend the throne.
Truly a faithful man shall abound with blessings [Proverbs 28:20].

However it is our diligent pursuit of God in the secret place of prayer that reflects in our dedication and service to His kingdom. Our spiritual life is the engine room that generates the light that shines from our lives to the world. It is when we have been first watered in God’s Presence that we can water others also.
As we continue to take pleasure in the stones of Zion and serve faithfully in our different assignments in God’s Kingdom, surely He will entrust us with greater things and do exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ever ask, think or imagine.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to be diligent in serving You where I am right now. As I serve faithfully, I thank You for causing me to abound with blessings and ascend to that glorious place You have ordained for me in Jesus Name. .. ..
QUOTE
When you make God your priority, God automatically makes you priority in His own plan. – WORDBITE 222..