Could This Be Me?

   I can't paraphrase Chambers today, I have to put the whole paragraph in here:

   "It is easier to serve God without a vision, easier to work for God without a call, because then you are not bothered by what God requires; common sense is your guide, veneered over with Christian sentiment. You will be more prosperous and successful, more leisure-hearted, if you never realize the call of God. But if once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God wants will always come like a goad; you will no longer be able to work for Him on the common-sense basis."

   This is a lot to think about and ponder. Where do I stand on my time for God and service for Him?

   I can look at my motives and sometimes see self-serving interests taking precedence, making me look better or feel better about myself. I can be proud of my service and think that God must be very pleased. How much of what I do is convenient for me? Is there any real sacrifice involved?

   I can only wonder what Chambers' thoughts would look like in my life, because I sure don't have much actual experience to reflect on.

   Are my acts of service as the result of a call from Jesus Christ or the request of a fellow believer?

   I wonder......

   Lord, may it be so.....