The Right Priorities

PSA 84:10 NIV

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

A basic understanding of our purpose in life will help put the verse above in the proper perspective. If only we knew, understood and pursued just what we knew we were created to do, our lives will have less stress, less waste and greater impact. Unfortunately, we have allowed a world without direction to dictate a new direction for us; we who have Christ seem to have allowed a world without Christ tell us the things that are important to us to pursue. We now have 'Christians' who are no different from unbelievers in politics, business, and all. People can't make a distinct difference because there's not much difference. We come to church, and we carry the same attitude there: we jostle and hustle for position and recognition, things that the world hunger after, and we then wonder why the church seems to be ineffective and without impact.

The Psalmist here had a specific and unilateral  focus; he knew what was important and necessary and that is what He pursued. He wasn't after position, power, privilege or possessions; He just wanted a place in the courts of the Lord. His sole and upmost pursuit was the will of God, dwelling in his presence and serving him wherever He directed. It does not matter where you serve; what matters is who's commissioning the assignment you are carrying out. Are you doing what you are doing for Christ, simply because there's something to gain from it? Are you working in church or working for God? Is God the dictator of your life's pursuits and goals, or are you negotiating with God, trying to determine for yourself where best you think you could fit in?

Remember, the rewards God promises for service are not tied to activity but to his own ordained purposes. You don't get something for doing just anything; your reward comes for doing what God has ordained and fulfilling purpose.

Get your clear direction today and stop comparing assignments with other people. They don't have your own purpose, neither do they know your end. God does, and it is He who blesses and rewards faithful service. Get your assignment from him today and get busy working for him. He's faithful to his promise to bless. His time of favour is here.