Service of the Stars

It would seem that when we surrender to the person of Jesus, then the idea is that we can now just do what we want as far as service is concerned. It is like those movie stars who get saved and then they justify in their minds that of course they should have a big ministry because they have a big platform, etc.

Some know they aren't movie stars but they want to be ministry stars. “If I could just find a church that would let me do my thing, then they would see.” They may be sacrificing time or money or talent or whatever but they are not sacrificing their will, not really. What they are saying, in effect, is, “Okay I'll serve but you still aren't going to tell me what to do.”

We must learn that significance is not prominence. Be a shining star in the world He creates for you, not in the one you create for yourself.