Most Christians would say that they WANT to serve God... but do we really?
Here are some of the responses from people in the Bible after God told them what He wanted them to do. __________
Moses' Response
Exodus 4:10 - "And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue."
Not me Lord... I don't speak well. __________
Jeremiah's Response
Jeremiah 1:6 - "Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child."
Not me Lord... I am just a child. __________
Isaiah's Response
Isaiah 6:11 - "Then said I, Lord, how long?"
Oh Lord... HOW LONG? __________
Jesus' Response
Luke 22:42 - "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
Father, NOT what I WANT, but your will be done! __________
Here are some of the responses from people in the Bible after God told them what He wanted them to do.
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Moses' Response
Exodus 4:10 - "And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue ."
Not me Lord... I don't speak well.
__________
Jeremiah's Response
Jeremiah 1:6 - "Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child ."
Not me Lord... I am just a child.
__________
Isaiah's Response
Isaiah 6:11 - "Then said I, Lord, how long? "
Oh Lord... HOW LONG?
__________
Jesus' Response
Luke 22:42 - "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. "
Father, NOT what I WANT, but your will be done!
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So, do you REALLY WANT to obey God?