Most mornings we wake up selfish. Selfish because we didn’t get to sleep in, we don’t want to see that coworker today, or things didn’t go our way the day before. Our hearts need to be reminded of the great love and the selfless heart of the One who died for us. That took our place. Jesus didn’t preform miracles to call attention to Himself. He did it to open eyes and to show God’s great love and affection towards us. To show people who He was. Our lives must be lived the same way. Out of selflessness. Mission trips, volunteering, preaching, leading worship: those are not for personal gain or recognition. The spotlight should always be on our King. If you do things with the next Insta or Facebook post in mind, then you’re not doing it for the right reasons. Stop looking for your reward here, when it’s already been promised in eternity. Jesus never said, “look at me!” Neither should we. When you receive recognition and praise, point it back to Jesus.
A friend shared with me something she once read, “Instead of asking God to work through us, we should be asking, ‘God what can I do for You?'” Why do we so often ask God to dwell in us, when we should be striving to dwell in His presence? David shares his deep desire to be in the Presence of the Lord in Psalms 51, to “dwell in the house of the Lord”, he didn’t necessarily mean a temple, but to be in Gods presence daily. He later shares what attributes God looks for in those who wish to dwell with Him. Live a holy life, live a honest life, love people with your words, despise and turn from evil, honor your bothers and sisters in Christ, be a person of integrity, and live a generous life. Sounds simple, but we all know how difficult it can be to live by those 7 attributes. David knew. He failed too. But he never stopped chasing, repenting, and worshipping. God gave us freedom to choose. He wants relationship with us, and those are never one sided. As He pursues you, pursue Him right back.
It’s so not about us. Not this life, and not the next. It’s about the One who Was, Is, and Always will be all we need.
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