Whom are you attached to?

Posted by danieljkoren on March 7, 2018 in Devotional | ∞

When I first began in the ministry, I was enamored by certain super-spiritual people. I invited one man to become a mentor in my life. I figured if he could preach well and be used in spiritual gifts, he would be a good role-model in my life. I bought up his books and resources. I started talking with him on occasion and traveled to see him if he had a special event.
My pastor caught me. I didn’t know I was doing anything wrong. My elder said, “You need to stop chasing stars and go home and do the work God called you to do.” I thought that was ridiculous. What I did not realize was that I was trying to feel important by association. I’ll admit I was slow to distance myself from such a great man of God.
I am glad I did, though. The man’s ministry fell apart. His personal life was awful. If I had gotten any closer, I would have been among the many who were wounded by him.

Jesus warned that we not follow people because of their spiritual gifts (such as prophecy) but because if their spiritual fruit (Matthew 7, also I Corinthians 13).
Now, I am thankful for someone who would speak into my life. I quit chasing stars and started chasing souls. I quit running to every conference. Now there are lives other than my own who are glad I did. I need to respond to His calling rather than just try to feel significant by associating with certain people.
Be sure you are pursuing a call of God and not a desire for significance.

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