One of them is found at the end of our passage, Acts 20:36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, andprayedwith them all., Now, besides faithfulness to the Lord and faithfulness to fulfill our God-given roles, there is another area where faithfulness is required of us. If you handle the small things, God brings you big things to handle. There is no more condemnation. Please take time to read your Bible each day, and let God speak to you through His Word. Fast-forward now to a time about 40 years later, and we find this commendation that Christ gave to this church in Revelation 2:2I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: andthou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars.The elders had faithfully kept watch over their flock and had exposed the false teachers who tried to subvert the flock. In v.24 he reveals how willing he was to deny self in serving the Lord. As a Christian, its important to not let your obstacles in life tear you away from your faith. Others struggle to serve the Lord because of illness, a serious disease, or a litany or other reasons. The same thing happens if one member is not fulfilling his or her role faithfully The whole church suffers! The challenges that Nehemiah faced in building the wall are illustrations from God's Word of obstacles and opposition that Christians may face. In my two previous blogs, we takes about finding God's purpose in our lives. Please see the Disclosures for how it will all go down. It requires a true heart in full assurance of faith. This is a full and rich and satisfying relationship one that is more real to us than anything else. Thats why his discourse ends by saying, If Christ has purchased His Church at such great cost to Himself, do you think He will leave its fate to be determined by the changing hearts of men? You can place your steadfast trust in Him. This is probably because of the many struggles and challenges we face as we follow the Lord Jesus Christ. He is not a Father running to meet you, but one waiting to punish you. Do you find it hard? - Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/obstaclesEvery Muslim is on a journey to Allah. And it is the Holy Spirit who made the elders fit for their role as overseers, so that the flock would be well fed. Tozer, Root of the Righteous (Harrisburg, PA: Christian Publications, 1955), p. 156. Reach out and call Gods name. It is part of the process of sanctification, being set apart for God's purposes and . This was his role in serving the Lord, and he devoted himself to fulfill it faithfully wherever he went. The whole counsel of God also includes the need torepentof ones sins and to receive Christ not only as Saviour, but also asLord. Discover God's peace now. We are here to help and encourage you! - Obstacles to Following God's Call The Hoot & Howl What's Stopping You? It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. The Bible says that the church is like a human body. With God, you can navigated the deepest and darkest valleys of life and walk high on the mountain. CBN's ministry is made possible by the support of our CBN Partners. But what needs to be impressed on us is thatwe allhave a role to play in Gods kingdom. In 1 Kings 19, we see how detrimental fear can be to hearing God. Right when the church experienced such growth (a problem arose). These feelings can keep us paralyzed from dealing with the obstacles correctly. Paul did not say, I kept back nothing that waspleasantunto you.Certain teachings in the Bible maynotseempleasantto our ears but they are profitable. Warning. (NLT). This is mentioned in vv.26,27 where Paul said,Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. Anne Frank Sitting here with pen in hand, able to put words and thoughts on paper, is a miracle all by itself, as Parkinsons Disease has made me unable to write, How do you know if God is talking to you or Satan? Will we be able to do these things well? ". After all, thats their role as the elders of the church! Jesus has an active, priestly role for our sake at the Fathers right hand. A preacher was once heard yelling, Oh, [expletive]! on the way down. A very sermon in the current challenge of CIVID-19, which should not deter the preaching of the Word of God. These commands, then, can seem foreign to us. Tit was through all these works of God that the Ephesians had now grown into a thriving churchwithin three years. Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.(1 Thessalonians 5:23-24) May we all be greatly challenged through this to serve faithfully, by remaining Faithful to the Lord, Faithful to fulfill our God-given roles of service, and Faithful to the whole counsel of God, until our Lord Jesus Christ returns! God has to earn our favor. The apostles recognized the severity of the issue. These men were to handle or to manage this task (We will turn this responsibility over to them (v.3)). Do you remember when you first yielded your life to Christ? Download. *A.W. Have you ever wondered why we get caught in the same sins over and over? they did not let this issue distract them from their mission. Choosing our own way over Gods is always a losing option. Challenges will come and go but we must remain faithful to Christs mission. One obstacle that prevents us from serving the Lord as we should is our being ashamed of Him. What happens when one organ in a persons body is not functioning well? Committed to Loving God and Loving People. No! Remind yourself that this isthe word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.. The food distribution ministry was just caring for the needs of those in the church. This was approved by the church, and they selected seven men to take care of the ministry of food distribution. First, the apostles identified their main priority. There's no doubt, that the Bible is full of Bible verses about struggle and perseverance. A church may have a great number of ministries or services. Through his faithful teaching, and testifying to Jews and Greeks, and preaching the kingdom of God, and warning the Christians against false teaching, the Ephesian church was firmly established on a strong foundation. Do you remember when you first yielded your life to Christ? You do. This shows that Jesus was a very big part of Pauls life. God rewarded their faithfulness and decision: The apostles were the shepherds of the church. "The way is hard that leads to life," He said ( Matthew 7:14, ESV ). But overcoming feeling rejected is a secret to moving past approval seeking. The preaching and teaching of Gods word. He . "Listen to advice and accept discipline . Below we've briefly outlined these the top ten problems people have with God to help you reach skeptical people in our post-truth world. They were responsible for that. They were responsible for the spiritual health of this new community. 1. Verse Concepts. 1. How could you draw near to him? If you want to remain faithful, you must give sufficient time to the study of Gods Word. The natural gravity of the flesh pulls us away from grace toward law-based living. In v.25 we see that Paul was alsopreachingthe kingdom of Godamong them. God Will Allow You to Go Through Impossible Situations to Produce a Supernatural Dependence in You. Prayer is the best way to communicate one-on-one with God. The sinless Savior died and he ever lives and pleads for me. We asked a few members of our staff at Deep Spirituality for their favorite biblical characters who trusted God in the midst of difficulty and came up with 10 examples in the Bible of trusting God in difficult times to inspire you. As you travel to Allah, you will inadvertently face obstacles. Job had three friends who came to see him when they heard about the misfortune that befell him. It is difficult while we have evil habits and affections lingering about us, and it is impossible so long as we cling to these voluntarily. Growth is great, but with much growth comes great challenges as well. The Lord has blessed Life Church with 66 years of service to Him. Some use their service to God to upgrade themselves they urge people to give and give sacrificially to support their ministry, but they fly business class or in their own private jet, they stay in the most expensive hotels, and they eat at the most expensive restaurants. The outcome of the apostles decision? Now we shall read what Paul said to them, as recorded in Acts 20:17-35. Rejection and betrayal are part of life and help us grow closer to God when we realize our weaknesses are actually strengths. These are emotional, intellectual, and volitional barriers. But there is still so much more that needs to be done as we move forward as a church into our 67thyear. Thats why Christ also sent the Holy Spirit to work within each believer. This is similar to how the higher law of aerodynamics supersedes the lower law of gravity for a hang glider. God wants you to open up about your fears, doubts and anxieties so He can help you overcome them. Confusion: Perhaps worse than the ignorant are the confused. This doesnt happen automatically. The church needs your effectual fervent prayers! Tit was through all these works of God that the Ephesians had now grown into a thriving church, But there is still so much more that needs to be done as we move forward as a church into our 67, build a united church family that is committed to making disciples through Salvation, Sanctification and Service to the glory of God. How can tell if your agenda or actions are from God or Satan? The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes - the hope of the world hangs on it (Rom 1:16). This issue needed the attention of the apostles before it would escalate. He wrote this 3 chapters later,Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.(1 Timothy 4:16). God does not willingly make His service hard; it would not be hard if we were not sinful. Paul was faithful in his role as achurch-planter, testifying of the Gospel of the grace of God wherever he went. Theres really nowhere else to go, as the apostle Peter said, for true life eternal life is with Him alone. Joshua was firmly in control of his actions and had his eyes fixed on the commandments of the Lord. But not all the ministries would last forever in a church. Remember, rather than call the equipped, God seems to like to equip the called. Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.". Thus we have seen that Paul and the Ephesian elders were faithful in fulfilling their respective God-given roles. Paul was telling them to take heed untothemselvesfirst, in order toremain fitto guard the flock. As followers of Jesus, we battle against difficulties, obstacles on our way to accomplishing Christs mission in this world. Biblical Truth #2) Trust in God for strength and wisdom to deal with the obstacles. There is one thing that everyone can do that is to pray. He bore our sins in his body on the tree. You know your sin and guilt, and although you like the idea of a closer relationship with God, you wouldnt dare pursue it. We Must Obey God Rather than Men (Acts 5:12-42) by, Gods Wisdom and Requirements for Church Leadership (Acts 6:1-7) by, Stephen-A Man of Faith (Acts 6:5, 7:54-8:3) by, Acts 20:17-35 - The Challenge to Serve Faithfully, Mailing Add: 10 Gilstead Road Singapore 309064. They even say,Surely God wants His servants to have the very best!, The apostle Paul would have disagreed with them very strongly. But everywhere the disciples of Jesus went, they preached the gospel, and more communities were born in different towns. Fear and faith cannot co-exist, and they battle for space within us. Did you laugh or cry tears of joy? You can be comforted by Gods commitment (Psalm 46:1; Luke 15:11-32). The three tools Satan uses to keep us ineffective on the volitional level are as follows: These three tools work, often interrelatedly (Ephesians 2:1-3), against the life of Christ in us and present the volitional barrier to our trust in Him. "Serving God" is one of the important reasons man was created from the beginning. John 12:26 says. When the church began by the preaching of the apostles; It was primarily Jewish, but it didnt take long for it to become more diverse. You can cling to its truth when life throws you a curveball. He is there right beside you. Watch on Hey! You can be secure in Gods love, which is a demonstrated, sacrificial, and caring love (John 3:16; 1 John 4:10, 19). More Ken Boa on Trusting God in Turbulent Times. God's people cannot be shamed into serving God; they need to be challenged. Using television and the Internet, CBN is proclaiming the Good News in 149 countries and territories, with programs and content in 67 languages. Jesus is praying. Challenges in serving God. Deborah: Trusting God through the demands of life. Without prayer all that we do willlackGods power and enablement. The world tells us, Take charge! You are the master of your own destiny, and God helps those who help themselves. This kind of advice flies in the face of the Bibles urgings to submit to God, trusting and yielding ourselves to Him (cf. You think a person as messed up as you just isnt supposed to be close to God. Your browser does not support the audio element. " The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge " and " wisdom " (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10). Did you feel released and free? Extrinsic Challenges The church, since the time of Paul, has had to confront philosophies that challenge God's existence, and deny the Christology of Jesus. 9) 1 John 4:4 "Little children, you are of God, and have overcome them. Everything a church does should fall under the umbrella of reaching the world with the gospel and making people into disciples. It isfaithfulness to the whole counsel of God. Submit yourselves therefore to God. In order for us to get grace we have to surrender ourselves to God and accept His grace as a free gift. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. True friends! The apostles remained faithful to the task of preaching and teaching Gods word. Similarly, repentance is not so much a matter of turning from evil as it is a turning to God. This can be seen in the call which He gave to the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:10. They wept, Gods pattern for his people! Unfortunately many would rather listen to a message that makes no demands on them at all, but offers them all the blessings of God they could ever wish to receive, like good health and wealth. Copyright 2023 Staten Island Christian Church. Romans 1:25. Only God the Holy Spirit can change a heart. Yes, we have sinned. Psalms 119:1-127 - ALEPH . During his third missionary journey, Paul spent most of his time in Ephesus, a city on the western coast of present-day Turkey. In addition to natural gravity, Satan uses the same methods repeatedly and they work much of the time. When the Israelites, out of a desire to be like all the nations, insisted on an earthly king, they turned from the will and warning of the One who knew what was best for them and they got what they asked for, though the results werent pleasant (1 Samuel 8:9-20 NASB). Certain Relationships Hinder Spiritual Growth. We can certainly learn how to handle any challenge or difficulty when we examine how the first century church handled her own challenges. He dies so he can live, forsakes in order to have, gives away so he can keep, sees the invisible, hears the inaudible, and knows that which passeth knowledge.*. Fear is connected with obedience, as the wise man said, " Fear God and keep His commandments " (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Let us turn our Bibles now to Acts 20:28-35. By: Ysrael De la Cruz At the beginning of the pandemic, I was able to witness many so called prophets come out to predict what the Lord was telling American through the worldwide epidemic of Covid 19. It is also full of examples of how God has helped others overcome their obstacles. With this obstacle, we ask, Is it possible to trust God? Leaders should empower others to serve and not overwhelm themselves with every ministry. These feelings can keep us paralyzed from dealing with the. Allow God to remind you who He is and what He promises, and then be honest with Him. Any complaint would arise, and they will go to any of the seven selected to handle this ministry. When we find a man meditating on the words of God, my friends, that man is full of boldness and is successful. The trouble is, many congregations face substantial obstacles that make the daily practice of experiencing God more challenging. Job eventually repents and is humbled before God. The apostles would give their attention to prayer and the preaching of the word. He gave us the tool or prayer so that we would never feel alone. Our sinful souls are counted free and our names are written on his heart. An important part of the gospel is that in Jesus Christ we can begin to serve God again with the promise of being able to serve him perfectly and forever in the age to come. And so as Proverbs4:23says, you mustKeep [your] heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life., Unfortunately not everyone in Ephesus heeded Pauls exhortation to guard themselves. Repent and believe right now! and its ok. This morning we will see how the apostle Paul highlights the need for faithfulness in Gods service to the Ephesian elders by his example and his exhortations. Solutions to obstacles: One gets to learn from the obstacles faced by other seekers and what they did to overcome the obstacles. It is, There is an important detail here which I want you to notice. We have already read the first 11 verses of the passage during the responsive reading. Much as we have faith in God and promise to maintain closeness to God at all times, there are few things that will give friction to us in the way of our Christian life to love God at all times. May this occasion also be a time for each of us to search our own hearts with this question: Are you more faithful to the Lord or to yourself? They dream of living in the lap of luxury, and this makes them covet more silver and gold for themselves. When I started cultivating a relationship with God, there were obstacles I had to overcome; barriers that suppressed my motivation to seek God as He calls us to. These challenges come to distract us from our mission; they come to make us quit running the race. Psalm 32:11, "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!". We imagine that if God is putting us through something, he expects us to accomplish his will. Life is full of ups and downs. The apostle Paul is a good example of one who was very faithful to fulfill his role in life. More growth and new challenges would come ahead. Nothing like a twisted ankle because you stepped on an uneven surface, rock or twig. . He is our perfect, spotless righteousness and our lives are hid with him on high. About10 years laterwhen Timothy was pastoring the church at Ephesus, Paul wrote to him:Holding faith, and a good conscience;which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck.(1 Timothy1:19) And so, not wanting this to happen to his young co-worker, Paul gave him the very same exhortation that he gave to the Ephesian elders. So, our attitude to serving God should be one that is reflective of Psalm 100:2 (NKJV): "Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.". Just as ancient cities needed strong walls for defense and protection, the Lord wants His people today to have a strong and well-founded faith that can withstand the attacks of the enemy. Stephen was murdered, Philip and the rest had to leave. We Never Heard Back. But what if they aren't enemies? For example, Sara was able to conceive a child after years of inability through the help and faith of God (Hebrews 11:11). . Fast-forward now to a time about 40 years later, and we find this commendation that Christ gave to this church in Revelation 2:2, Thus we have seen that Paul and the Ephesian elders were faithful in fulfilling their respective God-given roles. He will surely see to it that His Church will endure to the very end. This is biblical! Sometimes God may call you to a different ministry. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. Acts 6:1-7 Benefits Of Serving God: The Challenges, The Pains, The Blessings And The Rewards - Kindle edition by Kanu, Kenneth. As the people contemplated God's instructions, they faced the challenge . There are two glorious ways Jesus abolishes the fears that might keep us from a rich relationship with God. In fact, faithfulness is the most important quality needed in serving the Lord. And therefore weve bunkered down into a Christian life solely about survival. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.". Let us turn our Bibles now to Acts 20:28-35. No tongue can bid me thence depart nor can anything else in all creation separate us from his love. God did it. Second, we can have a rich God-accomplished relationship with God because Jesus prays for us (Hebrews 10:21). He knows about every detail of you, and has your best interest at heart. Serving God means obeying and enjoying our relationship with God as our Heavenly Father. Paul fulfilled his role well despite the many difficult challenges which he faced at Ephesus. Regardless of any problem or issue we face as a church; we must never neglect Christs mission: to reach the lost; to make disciples of all nations through the preaching of his word. If you do, you won't ever feel alone. As followers of Jesus, we battle against difficulties, obstacles on our way to accomplishing Christ's mission in this world. Serving God is not without challenges and difficulties. For more on this, read How to Have a Happier Life by Practicing Gratitude. Opt in to receive news and updates. These verses will strengthen your faith in God. Here are seven ways you can rely on God to help you break down and overcome the challenging obstacles that are standing in your way: Focus on God's power rather than on the size of your problem . If we struggle with either of these obstacles, Hebrews 10 speaks up with the good news that Jesus abolishes both fears at the cross. Doesnt this remind us of what our Lord Himself did? This gravity is like a built-in magnet that draws us toward controlling, creating, and manipulating. The first and biggest obstacle to you and me enjoying all the benefits of God's Grace is you (and me). Money Money. 1. Now we shall read what Paul said to them, as recorded in Acts 20:17-35. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:6-7). Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Doesnt this remind us of what our Lord Himself did? For them to enter the Promised Land, they would have to trust God to bring them through this raging river. Challenges in serving God. Handling the problem: (v.2) All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. 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