The measure of greatness in the Kingdom is by service

Dear friends

Greetings and much love to you.

"Greatness" in Christendom is connected to glorify God, not our own selves.

I thought carefully -

When I get to heaven I want to cast my crowns on Jesus because all I accomplished in this life was because of God’s great grace and mercy and that finished work at Calvary's cross.

I just want to be wrapped up in God’s love in worship and adoration daily. I think you may feel the same too.

I haven't studied this subject deeply yet but many theologians suggest that those gifts and talents we have - we will be able to use in heaven too.

What a joy if I can still cook those wonderful meals and make those cakes to bless so many.

I thought carefully though those giftings of preaching, teaching, prophecying will not be needed as all will be in worship and fellowship with God. God himself will nurture and tend us.

I would like to challenge you today:

Think carefully on these two matters:

1 These titles of Pastor,Evangelist, Reverend, Prophet, Bishop, Apostle and more we will not bear in heaven

These titles are mainly for Governmental order here on earth and for the conferring of Spiritual gifts. So for right here and now we should put more focus on bringing glory to God, than bearing a title for self glory.

1 Peter 5 Amplified

1 Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed: 

2 shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; 

3 not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation]. 

4 And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory

Amen

2 The rewards we gain in heaven are not connected to us manifesting gifts. But instead it is connected to how we use those gifts to influence others FOR CHRIST and win souls for the Kingdom.

The truth is to serve others (not just give physical gifts) can only come from a heart of true Agape love.

When our hearts become "fully converted" like Peter - our priority will be to feed the sheep.

May God fill us to the full and overflow of his Agape love, it is truly what will make the difference. God is even doing a paradigm shift worlwide, as the ministries we see growing and having grest effect are those established in true agape love.

Those are the truth ministries as God is moving individuals from the idolisation of man that was birthed in the great "Televangelism move" into a deeper love relationship with God himself.

Amen

To serve the way God requires becomes natural as we develop the "art" of esteeming others more highly than ourselves.

Amen

Phillipians 2 Amplified

1 Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion, 

2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same [a]love [toward one another], knit together in spirit, intent on one purpose [and living a life that reflects your faith and spreads the gospel—the good news regarding salvation through faith in Christ]. 

3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. 

4 Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 

5 Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility], 

6 who, although He existed in the form and unchanging essence of God [as One with Him, possessing the fullness of all the divine attributes—the entire nature of deity], did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped or asserted [as if He did not already possess it, or was afraid of losing it]; 

7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]

May we follow the example of Christ as all his ministry days were spent serving others.

Abbah Father

It is a great joy to serve you first and others next. Thank you for choosing us to manifest your power in all the earth Good Father. Be glorified in our lives daily, momently, we live for your glory. Grant us the daily portions including grace, strength, provision and power. Amen

Walk good in Christ

Till we meet again

Pastor J̣̌