Words of Encouragement from Dr. C. Yvette Brock, Pastor
Of whomsoever much is given, much is required. (Luke 12, especially verse 48) We are accountable to the Lord and to each other. Accountability increases as we grow and mature. Babes in Christ are accountable according to the grace they have received. Mature Christians hold more accountability. Even in the work place, we may observe new workers transferring calls and complex matters to supervisors and to more experienced employees. Each level in secular organizations require more of its staff and faculty. Jesus is no different. These words explain what is required of us as our closeness grows deeper in Christ. The closer we get to and walk with Him, the better we know Him and His will. When we know better we are required to do better. We have been focusing on walking closer with the Lord these last ten months. Hopefully we feel closer to Him now than we did in January. The parable of the servants in these verses compares two servants. One servant unknowingly disobeyed his master:s will, mistreating other servants. The other one knowingly disobeyed and mistreated fellow servants. The master whipped the unknowing servant with a few stripes. He whipped the knowing servant with more stripes. Jesus concluded this parable explaining that when people are entrusted and elevated, their accountability and responsibility are also elevated and increased. The closer our relationship with God becomes, the more He expects from us. Positions in the community and the church are to reflect godliness. We demonstrate our closeness to God by the level of His fruit in us. His fruit in us is with use very where we go and at all times and in every situation. These fruit illustrate our love for God and for others, and all of His creation. God in us makes us faithful, gentle, good, joyful, kind, loving , meek, patient, peaceful and gives us self-control. The measure of the level of our closeness with Him is determined by the level of His fruit in us. Unless two agree, they can not walk together. We must agree with Jesus, assuming responsibility and accountability, if we want a closer relationship with Him. We must step up to the plate, which is stepping up to His standards. He will not step down to ours. This is one reason some of us fail to really get this close relationship with the Lord: we do not want to let go of our lustful, prideful, and disobedient ways and life styles. I pray that we all continue to pursue this journey, and walk closer with our Heavenly Father.
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