The Message: Pastor Akinola Soroye
Workers Celebration Meeting
1 Tim 6

As a worker we should be confident in our calling. What has God called you to do? Identify this and be confident in it. Working in the house of the Lord should not bring about competition. When God has called you in a particular area, why compete with others?

The bible encourages us to have respect for those in authority, e.g. heads of departments/ministry. Remember that what you sow is what you reap. If you trouble those in authority, remember that one day you will be in authority. So honor those in authority. and show respect.

The best way to serve God is by serving people. If you cannot serve a person then you cannot serve God. Remember that you cannot see God but He lives in the people around you, the people that you should serve. So by serving them you are serving God. Let service not be a problem or a burden for you.

v4 – Humble youself by looking for ways to serve. Don’t be arrogant or proud. Even our Daddy G.O. is an example of a humble person, one in whom you cannot see the great wealth God has given Him. He has chosen to consciously humble himself, as a deliberate act to remind himself that he is nothing.

As workers, we are servants of God as well as ministers. Do not be arrogant. If you feel above the people that you are to serve then you are not worthy to be called a worker. Know that it is a privilege to serve the people of God because you are serving the God in him or her.

Don’t be a hypocrite. Afterall we brought nothing into this world, and we cannot take anything with us. if we have enough food and clothing then be content. Don’t try to get what God has not given to you else you fall into the trap of the enemy. If you plan to be rich by all means then you will fall into the trap of the enemy. Do not LOVE money and do not let your life be driven by money.

The following things should drive you as a worker:

• righteousness, that is right standing with God
• holiness, that is being obedient to God’s instruction
• God’s calling upon your life, depending on the stage that He has placed you
• loving God and loving your neighbours (all workers to study the book of 1 John)
• developing a personal relationship with God
• showing commitment to what God has committed into your hands

Date: 28th January 2012