In my communion time with the Holy Spirit today He pointed out to me the importance of looking at whose interests I was serving? In real terms whether I am serving the Master Jesus, family or business to my Boss.

I know it sounds very controlling from the perspective of the Holy Spirit? However we are told in James.4:5 these words: Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?

He went on to say that most times we are just doing Christian things we have been taught by rote and are unconscious of the fact that we are no longer serving Jesus’s purpose.

He pointed out that we have just been drifting along in life hoping for the best unsure of our true spiritual bearings. The worst part is that we have been believing wrongly, convinced in ourselves that we are serving God’s purpose.

The Holy Spirit then instructed me to look at what are Jesus’ interests from a Kingdom perspective. John.2:16 & 17. Then ask myself the question: how do I match up with those goals in what I do daily.

In other words He was asking me to take stock of my actions. Isaiah.55:6-9. What are my priorities for each day? Does Work, family, school runs, which we need to do take priority over our service to and for Him.

Do we ask what He wants to achieve each day through our lives as opposed to requesting Him to help us achieve our plan for the day. Just meditate for a while on what the Apostle Peter says in 1 Peter.2:4 & 5.

Well if we want the Honour that comes from Him that is sweet and everlasting we are going to have to serve His purpose not ours because the flesh profits nothing. He spoke from Proverbs:27.18. Which reads: Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored.

The Holy Spirit reminded me that it is the Spirit that gives life as recorded in John:6.63. Just a little drifting from serving the Lord causes life to become bitter and difficult easily He pointed out. Then once this happens we are quick to complain that things are not working but slow to admit we are not serving His interests.

This is why He is pointing out to me why to prioritize time with Him in the morning earlier to know His heart for the day. This is much more effective because through discernment we are able to avoid negative things and the places where not to go that we had planned that would be dangerous and cause us harm.

The interests of Jesus always give life because they never fail. John.10:10.

So my brethren take note of these words of caution and make all the necessary adjustments required to ensure you are daily serving Jesus’ interests and not yours.

Be open and sensitive to the Holy Spirit to be an answer for someone who needs lifting and needs to know God’s love today. Stop being in a rush for yourself and your needs. Be open to helping someone the Lord wants you to help and bless.

Stop making excuses and denying this reality to yourself, because the Lord knows your heart and the avoidance you are using as an excuse.

Be strong and take God’s action today and let the sweetness of Jesus be restored back to your life and relationship with Him.

May the grace in these words empower you to take action and watch how sweet your day will flow as the Holy Spirit is given His rightful place to reign in your life.

Have a glorious, fruitful and productive day in Jesus Name. Amen.