Hazardous Work

In Matthew 10:16 The Message says it like this: "Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.

When I think of serving God, it is hazardous work. We uphold God's standard of living. It's taking His road all the time. It can be dangerous at times.

So, the question is how do you stay connected, committed, and passionate toward God and His calling without constantly being in defense mode?

Here are some points:

1. Stay focused. Many times situations occur simply because of life. Jesus said I send you forth as sheep running through a wolf pack. He was telling us life has wolves; don't be afraid.

2. Be practical. In life we can prevent things from happening, simply by doing the practical.

3. Be not afraid. II Timothy 1:7 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Psalms 23:5 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. Psalms 91:7 one thousand will fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but no evil will come near you. God knows how to protect us.

Remember God will never leave you nor forsake you. He knows the ending from the beginning.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark