Reservations

The real test of a saint is not one’s willingness to preach the gospel, but one’s willingness to do something like washing the disciples’ feet— that is, being willing to do those things that seem unimportant in human estimation but count as everything to God. It was Paul’s delight to spend his life for God’s interests in other people, and he did not care what it cost. But before we will serve, we stop to ponder our personal and financial concerns— "What if God wants me to go over there? And what about my salary? What is the climate like there? Who will take care of me? A person must consider all these things." All that is an indication that we have reservations about serving God. But the apostle Paul had no conditions or reservations. Paul focused his life on Jesus Christ’s idea of a New Testament saint; that is, not one who merely proclaims the gospel, but one who becomes broken bread and poured-out wine in the hands of Jesus Christ for the sake of others.

I pray that Palmetto Medical will continue to be at least in some ways what Paul had in mind when he thought of a New Testament saint. I want this organization to never back down when asked why we do what we're doing but at the same time I hope that our actions will always come first and allow time for the Holy Spirit to work before the words come. We all want Your best for this organization and this seems to be how You are making us unique. I pray that You will show us how to wash the feet of those in Masindi and in the destinations that are still to come.

Continue to give us the strength to stand in a place where we can be used by you and be receptive to your guidance. Help us to be continually aware of where you are at work and constantly strive to align ourselves with that. If we move outside of your direction quickly draw us back in. Continue to do things in a way that are so profound that only You can receive the glory for all that is accomplished. Amen.