Discipleship, Obedience & Growth

Scriptures Reading:  Ephesians 6:7-8, Acts 5:1-11, Luke 2:51

Key Scripture:  “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.” – Ephesians 6:8

Devotional Reading 

Good will is a heart joyfully set on achieving the full outcome expected of you – and even going beyond the minimum. 

If you are told to clean one dirty corner and you notice others are also dirty, good will cleans them too. That is the difference between mere activity and excellent service. The “well done” from your earthly master is small compared to the “well done” from Christ. 

Ananias and Sapphira thought they were dealing only with Peter. They lied. They died. They did not see the Lord as the true Authority receiving their service.

Stop seeing only men. In every place where you provide service – home, work, church, community – see the Lord Jesus. 

Even Jesus, full of calling and anointing, was subject to His earthly parents. Calling does not cancel the human authority over you. Gift does not cancel need for submission to that human authority.

When you serve under authority with this mindset, you are investing in your heavenly account. Promotion comes from God. It came for Joseph. It came for Jacob. It will come for you.

Personal Reflection 

• In my places of service, do I primarily see the human leader, or do I see the Lord Jesus as the One I am truly honoring? 
• Am I content with minimum effort, or do I carry good will that seeks the full and even exceeding result?

Life Application 

• In every service relationship today, deliberately shift your inner focus: “Lord, I am serving You here.” Then work accordingly. 
• Look for one opportunity to go beyond the stated minimum in your assignment. Do it quietly as unto the Lord.

Prayer Points 

• Lord, open my eyes to see You as the true Authority in every place of service. 
• Fill me with good will that pursues excellent results, and let me receive my reward from Your hand alone.