…so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:4 –Much of what was outlined in this chapter was Jesus teaching how to properly worship the Lord, yet also how one can use even something like worship of the Lord to bring glory upon themselves. The “hypocrites” as Jesus called them in His sermon, were such individuals who did worshipful actions towards the Lord, yet the desired outcome of such actions was not glory to be given to the Lord but glory to be giving to them. They would give offerings to the church, but make a big show of it. The would pray, but do it loudly on the street corner so all could hear their prayers. They’d fast, but walk around all gloomy and looking deprived to get the admiration of the people. Jesus says such individuals have already gotten their reward for they weren’t doing such things to draw closer to the Lord, but to receive praise from people. Instead Jesus multiple times reminds us of the truth displayed in this passage, our Heavenly Father sees what we do in secret and rewards us when our holy actions are meant for Him alone rather than the applause of man. Does this mean that we can’t ever serve in a way that is seen by others? Of course not, for that would make preaching on a stage, leading a worship song, or teaching little ones in Sunday school very difficult! The aim of this message isn’t to say our acts of service and worship must be hidden from everyone always, the aim is to check our heart as to why we are doing whatever it is we are doing. For we could be serving when no one is around and still have a heart that wants the praise of man for what we are doing. Instead of seeking the admiration of man for what you are doing, seek to please the Lord and give Him glory. He sees the work done in secret and He is blessed when our service is done for His glory alone. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3328
Question To Ponder: What is a way of serving that you can do?
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