Healthy Thinking - Effective Reflective

Good morning all. It's really an amazing day here in Johannesburg and it's all because of God. 

We sometimes forget to notice these small things and thank God for them. The air we breathe. The fact that we can see, walk and talk. Before we carry on I would love for you to quickly think of something that you are greatful for and thank daddy God for it. 

The title of today's blog is Effective Reflective. 

I believe there are three keys to being an effective Christian. Being effective is important otherwise potential and energy is wasted. We are to model our lives around that of Christ and live the way He did. 

First key - Giving Well. We are to give well as believers. This is a principal that was instituted by God millennia ago because of the seed time harvest effect. When we give we receive. The bible says it is more blessed to give then to receive Acts 20v35. When we give well we reflect the nature of God as he gave very well. His only son. Believers sometimes have it backwards due to being programmed by the world system saying "first receive, then give". God says other wise give then you will receive. I personally don't give and then expect to receive. I give out of a mind set that says I've given God says it will come back. Luke 6v38. 

Second Key - Serve well. Servant hood is what we base our faith on. Jesus says that he did not come to be served as the King of heaven and earth. But he came to serve. Matt20v28. A pastor once told me that you spell LEADER as S-E-R V-E-N-T. Our heart should be to serve at our local ministry, serve our spouse, serve our parents and serve our communities, serve our boss and business's.  By serving we reflect the heart of Jesus. 

Third Key - Love well. Jesus was the absolute best at loving. He loved all that came to him. Even to his last breath he loved the mockers and haters. On the cross he asked God to forgive them. Luke 23v34. What kind of love is this. Jesus loved the unlovely and when asked which of the commandments given by God to Moses he summed them all up in one. Love. Love God, love people. 

Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. (Matthew 22:36-40 KJV)

My friends be encouraged to do these following steps

Give Well

Serve Well

Love Well

Do these to effectively reflect Jesus. He is who the world needs most

Love you much. 

Now Go