In our generation He’s putting everything together. We not only have the new birth, the teaching of the Word, and the gifts of the Spirit, but we’re entering into a manifestation of God’s glory. We’re entering into a day of signs, wonders and miracles, and an outpouring of the Spirit upon all flesh.
Because we’ve been given such an abundance of spiritual resources, God is expecting more of us. He’s expecting us to be like the servant with the five talents. He invested those five talents and turned them into 10. He attended to the work of his master and brought increase into his kingdom.
As a result, when the master returned the servant was rewarded. The master said to him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (verse 21).
It’s the faithful who enter into the joy of the Lord! The unfaithful never do. Unfaithful Christians may still go to heaven when they die but they miss out on the real joy of living. While they’re focused on saving the low life of the flesh, they lose out on the higher life of the spirit and future heavenly rewards.
Even though at times it may seem like a sacrifice to keep your heart set on God, in the end it doesn’t cost to serve Him—it pays! You can’t do anything for God without Him abundantly giving back to you.
In Matthew 24:45 Jesus asked, “Who then is a faithful and wise servant?” In my Bible, right next to that verse I’ve written “Gloria!” because I’ve made my decision—I am going to be a faithful and wise servant. When God looks to and fro for someone with a faithful heart so He can show Himself strong, He’s going to find me!
I encourage you to make the same commitment. Become a person God can count on. Tell Him every day, “Lord, I love You and I’m here to serve You.” Stay ready to manifest His glory in this thrilling hour…and enter into the joy of the Lord! V
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AUGUST Broadcast Calendar
Featuring Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, George Pearsons.
Aug. 1-5:
Look to Jesus, Your Healer
Kenneth & Gloria Copeland and George Pearsons
Sun., Aug. 7:
The World Needs You to Be Blessed
Kenneth Copeland
Aug. 8-12:
Faith Calls Things Into Existence
Kenneth Copeland
Sun., Aug. 14:
How to Hear the Mysteries of the Kingdom
Kenneth Copeland
Aug. 15-19:
How to Receive the Holy Spirit Into Your Heart
Kenneth Copeland
Sun., Aug. 21:
Faith Begins Where the Will of God Is Known
Kenneth Copeland
Aug. 22-26:
Done With Debt!—Part 1
Gloria Copeland and George Pearsons
Sun., Aug. 28:
Jesus: The Will of God in Action
Kenneth Copeland
Aug. 29-Sept. 2:
Done With Debt!—Part 2
Gloria Copeland and George Pearsons
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