Faithful Servants

Dear Friends in Christ,

Good morning and a good day to each of you. Sorry I missed Friday's post but somehow time got the best of me. Most of Friday we were planning for the "16 de Septiembre" celebration with our community; this event turned out to be very successful. We had nearly 150 people in attendance! The evening included a chalupa/rice dinner, nachos, two piñatas for the kids, and a wonderful folkorico group. Thanks again to all those who came and/or helped out with this event.

The passage for today is 1 Corinthians 4:1-7. Among other things, the Apostle Paul exhorted his readers to take on the "trust" of being faithful. He also enrusted them with the challenge of being servants. According to the Apostle Paul, we have been entrusted with the "secret things of God", those elements that when taken to heart, will shape and mold us as faithful servants of Christ. "Faithfulness" and "loyalty" are words that seem to have lost their impact on today's popular culture. Loyalty to God, family, spouse, church, friends, values, ethical standards, integrity, etc., seem to be of secondary importance to society. Nonetheless, the Apostle Paul reminds us that it is because of God's goodness that we have what we have, and therefore should not be overtaken with pride or self-sufficiency.

A faithful servant is one who takes to heart the "secret things of God", always living in an attitude of thanksgiving and pursuing loyalty to God, family, church, and one another.

Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for your goodness and your mercy. Thank you for one more day in which I can strive to live for you and be your faithful servant. Help me to be loyal to You and to those things that are truly important. Guard me from self-sufficiency and pride. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Blessings on your week!

Pastor David