Experiencing God

Experiencing God-Chapter Four-Being God’s Servant

Question 1. Do you prefer to see yourself as a servant of God or a manager? What kind of servant are you for God?

In man’s world, I prefer to be a servant than a manager. There are too many responsibilities on the manager’s head. I would rather be told what to do than telling somebody to do something. Therefore, I would rather be a servant for God, doing what God tells me to do.

In God’s perspective, I am not a good servant. I tell God what I want rather than asking him for things I need. If I do ask and do not like my answers, I get mad at God.

I sometimes start the day fulfilling tasks I set out to do for God. However, there are times when I let worldly distractions get in my way and I do not allow time for God. As a married woman, I must practice the role of the serving wife. However, because of my selfish nature, I put my own needs ahead of my husband’s.

Question 2. Do you ever feel as if you are too ordinary or that you have failed too many times to be of use to God? If so, what does the Bible say about that?

Yes, I feel that I am too ordinary and have failed God too many times. However, the bible listed many ordinary people who were excellent servants of god. Moses is an excellent example. I am like him. I have trouble expressing myself orally. Moses claimed he was weak in tongue. However, God worked through Moses to lead the people out of Egypt.

Question 3. Have you set conditions for how and where or when you will serve God? How do you think God views your conditional obedience?

I have done that many times. There have been times of anger, grief, and stress, when I tell God once I am over them, I will be able to be a better Christian. What I need to realize is that I have to be a servant during even the most trying times. God will be more pleased with me if I serve him in all ways I possibly can. I understand I have to do this today and now.

Question 4. How have you been experiencing God working powerfully through your life in ways only he can?

When I first became a Christian it was not that I was ashamed of my new-found faith. It was because I was brought up in a certain denomination and afraid to let family members know, as well as close friends.

God did give me the voice to say, “I am a Christian!” True there are some people who do not understand and even mock me; God gave me the voice to stand my ground. He has given me the wisdom to explain what something means in the Bible. However, I still have a lot to learn.