Thursday, February 12, 2009

Going the extra mile?


February 12, 2009- Have you ever wondered why things in your ministry just seem normal? Not bad, just normal. There doesn't seem to be that something great that goes beyond the status quo. I think that it might just be that we truly haven't taken into account one of the statements Jesus made during His "Sermon on the Mount". In Matt. 5:41 He says, "And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles". (Read History) . Many times we don't go that extra mile and the results? We live the status quo. Here are some reasons I think we avoid the extra mile...


  1. It's not a requirement- You won't be cursed or punished for not going that extra mile. But doing it is a service to God that goes beyond the requirements.

  2. It takes time and effort-Over time you will see the true heart of someone that gives abundantly of their time to God's work. They will either love it or they will hate it.

  3. It attracts the cynics- People will perceive every false motive imaginable for your extra service. It boils down to this. Those who do nothing for God will never suffer anything for Him either.

  4. It is the road less travelled-There are no traffic jams on the extra mile. Sometimes it will get lonely. But you are never alone, because God will walk this path at your side. His righteousness shall go before you and His glory shall be your rear guard(Isaiah 58:8)Emphasis mine.

There are many reasons not to go the extra mile. Your spiritual enemy would love for you to get discouraged and just settle for the norm. But moving into the realm of doing more, being more, will increase faith and ignite something within that makes adversity roll off your shoulders. The true blessings of God lie in the extra mile. What has He done for you? Does He deserve any less?

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