1 Corinthians 3:3-4 - "Are you not acting like mere men? For when one says, 'I follow Paul', and another, 'I follow Apollos', are you not mere men?"
How much of what I do can be directly tied to supernatural intervention? Of course, my existence, salvation, and desire to please God don't come from my own goodness. But, how much of our spiritual busyness is mere activity, rather than producing long-term change in my life and the lives of those around me?
No one would claim that David or Paul were 'mere men'. They were men who understood their role and responsibility in God's kingdom. David knew leadership was temporary. David knew the brevity of his own life. And David also knew his own failures and faults. He didn't want to live life discounting the presence and power of God.
Paul's missionary treks extended the scope of Christianity far beyond it's former boundaries. To many Christian historians, Paul would be considered the greatest missionary. Paul understood missions is not about the messenger, but about the message. Paul understood his role in proclamation and preaching about the Messiah. Paul knew he was a servant to God in the process of conversion and change.
So what?
1) How much of our current ministries and responsibilities would continue to exist if God's blessing was removed? If there are any, it might be an indication of discounting the supernatural and acting like 'mere men'.
2) Begin to pray today for more evidence of God's power and presence in your life. May His kingdom come in your life, in your family, in your relationships, and among your influence.
Thank you for listening,
Boyd Hatchel
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