BIG DEAL

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

 

A couple of our REFUGE men who were asked to share with me at a little congregation from Greenfield yesterday reminded me of an important truth.

“It isn’t about us, it is ALL about GOD”.

“Greg” mentioned it in his testimony.

“Corey” commented in the affirmative.  Even “Danny” eluded as he shared his journey.

 

I appreciated the reminder.  I needed it.

 

It is so easy to get caught up in WHAT we are doing rather than WHY we are doing it. Remembering that what we are doing isn’t about us but ALWAYS unto the Lord serves to keep us grounded, focused and in the proper priority.

For:

“God does not exist to make a big deal out of us. We exist to make a big deal out of him. It’s not about you. It’s not about me. It’s all about him.” ― Max Lucado

 

How will you make a BIG DEAL about GOD today?

Can you thank Him for eyes open and heart beating?

That is a big deal!

 

Can you praise Him for His unmerited grace?

That is a big deal!

 

We glorify (make a “big deal about”) God by loving Him, by obeying Him, by trusting Him and walking with Him. We honor God when we have faith and trust in Him, when we love Him, and when we truly desire to know Him, obey Him and please Him in all that we do.

It is TRUE!

We were created to glorify God, enjoy Him and walk with Him. When we glorify God and honor God, we get closer to Him and enjoy Him immensely. God is really pleased and rejoices over us when we glorify Him and live for Him.

That IS the big deal to GOD!

Psalm 115:1(TLB)

Glorify Your name, not ours, O Lord!

Cause everyone to praise your loving-kindness and your truth.

Including us!

 

It’s not about you. It’s not about me.

The moon models our role. What does the moon do?

She generates no light.

Contrary to the lyrics of the song, this harvest moon cannot shine on.

Apart from the sun, the moon is nothing more than a pitch black, pockmarked rock. But properly positioned, the moon beams. Let her do what she was made to do, and a clod of dirt becomes a source of inspiration, yea, verily, romance. The moon reflects the greater light. And she’s happy to do so! You never hear the moon complaining. She makes no waves about making waves. Let the cow jump over her or astronauts step on her; she never objects.

 

Even though sunning is accepted while mooning is the “butt” of bad jokes, you won’t hear ole’ “Cheeseface” grumble. The moon is at peace in her place. And because she is, soft light touches a dark earth.

What would happen if we accepted our place as Son reflectors?

From: “It’s Not About Me” -  Lucado

 

Catch that from Max?  “Son reflectors”? 

What if we were like the moon and our PRIMARY JOB today was to REFLECT the Son?  

That would be a big deal.

Then we WOULD bring GOD glory.

We WOULD keep things about GOD and not us.

We WOULD remember…

We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! (Ephesians 2:8 MSG)

 

So let’s bring GOD glory today.

Be a little more “moonish”!

And reflect Him!

Ephesians 5:1 (ESV)

Therefore be imitators (reflectors) of God…

And let HIM be the BIG deal today!

 

I love you all.

Have a blessed day!

 

FREEDOM CHURCH (CHAMPIONS NETWORK)