TOPIC : UNDERSTANDING LOYALTY
TEXT : LUKE 10:38-42
Loyalty refers to the submission of the heart to someone else for the achievement of a certain goal.
1. KNOW HIM WELL
The foundation of loyalty is knowing the person you are serving very well. There are people whose loyalty is dented by their thinking that they know their work.
Yes you may know your work; but without knowing the one under whom you serve, you will struggle with loyalty.
Beloved, our loyalty to God will not be remarkable unless we know the God we are serving.
How do you know a person? You know a person from what he has, what he does, what he says, where he stays and what he likes etc.
Jesus was loyal to his Father because he knows him. I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying - John 8:55.
Jesus said he knows his Father and he keeps his saying. Because he knows his Father he was able to please him. And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him - John 8:29.
Jesus knew his Father because he was with him. As a result, when he chose his apostles, he brought them to be with him so they also would know him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach - Mark 3:14.
Many today are struggling with loyalty to those under whom they serve because they do not know them.
Jesus was a guest in Martha's house. Without hearing from Jesus, Martha went to prepare food for Jesus. But her sister Mary was with Jesus, listening to him teaching.
When Martha complained about her sister not coming to help her, Jesus said: Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her - Luke 10:41-42.
Like Martha, many are loyal only to their work yet they expect approval and promotion from their bosses. Mary chose the good part because she has esteemed the words of his mouth more than her necessary food - Job 23:12. Know your master. That's where your loyalty to him begins.
Know this, serving a person without knowing him is like trying to cook your food without fire.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading, Deuteronomy 26,27.
Philippians 3,4.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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