OUR MOTIVES, MATTERS Sunday October 18, 2015
Text: John 6:22 – 27 Memory verse: v
26
Christianity
does not forbid us regarding our own happiness, or seeking it in any proper
way; but when this is the only or the prevailing motive for serving God, it is
evident that we have never yet sought God aright. Here, Jesus reveals to the
multitude that came to Him the true motives which persuaded them to seek Him
which were miracles. Therefore, to seek Him because they had seen them, and
were convinced by them that He was the Messiah, would have been proper; but to
follow Him simply because their wants were supplied was mere selfishness of a
gross kind.
Most
people by their actions are aiming at the loaves and fishes, and not at the
honour of God and the good of His kingdom; and if this is the main motive of
your entering the church, you cannot be a good Christian. What is your desire
in attending that crusade or revival service? Is it to become a better
Christian or just because of miracle? Many run from church to church in search
of miracles; healing, deliverance, fruit of the womb, etc. Note what Jesus said
in Matthew 6:33. Seek God first and he will give you other things.
Food for Thought: Do you seek Jesus as
provider of your spiritual or physical needs?
Prayer: Help me Lord, to make your kingdom my first priority, Matt 6:33.
