One is that He’s worthy to be worshipped and adored.
Some do it for power, position, or for fame;
Only incidental is the glory of His name.
Some are only working as some Church’s employees.
They really have no option; It isn’t done to please
The Lord of their salvation. They’re only taken on,
Because the business sector is convinced they are a “con”.
So let me ask you bluntly. Why is it that you serve?
Could it be that somehow you just haven’t got the nerve,
To work for an employer and give your very best?
Or could it be the market place is far too big a test?
You really needn’t answer. I do not want to know.
But Jesus has the answer to everything; and so
Unless you’re very certain of what is driving you,
It’s time you took inventory of everything you do.
Would you be contented at the closing of each day,
To give your very best for Him regardless of your pay?
Would you work for nothing if that’s what He’s required,
Or would you take it easy and just hope you don’t get fired?
Are you far too fussy about where you need to go?
When you visit people is it only just for show?
Have you clothed the beggar and have you fed the poor?
If this is beneath you, your faith is immature.
Have you ever visited a prisoner in jail?
How is it you answered? A pass or do you fail?
Have you given water to a beggar in the street?
What is your reaction to the stranger whom you meet?
Have you prayed for others and do you intercede,
For those who are impoverished and have a desperate need?
Please don’t think I’ve passed this test. I’m probably like you.
Trying to be faithful to the Lord in all I do.
Knowing I’m unable to pass this little test.
Asking for His grace to help me do my very best,
To somehow reach the standard to which I should aspire.
Father kindle in me Your Spirit’s Holy Fire.
Show us how to climb out of this dark Satanic pit;
Of talking Christian jargon while knowing we don’t fit,
The picture Jesus painted. Lord, brand into our souls,
The image of a servant, renewed and fully whole.
Jim Strickland – written Tuesday, 21 June 2011
