BE A TEAM PLAYER- Open Heavens devotional by Pastor E.A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Ps 146-150
BE A TEAM PLAYER Wednesday, November 17, 2010
MEMORIZE: “...In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:” (Eph. 2:21) READ: Ephesians 4:11-16 The new wine is a must for everyone who intends to succeed in life. Old wine has a way of running out when you need it the most. To have the new wine, be prepared to obey without questions. Also, your obedience must be absolute. Another requirement for the new wine is total commitment. At the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee, Mary told the servants, “...Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it” (John 2:5B). After that instruction, she returned to her seat. The servants had a choice to wait to hear from Jesus or not. If they were not committed, there would have been no miracle. To receive the new wine, you must be prepared to show commitment to God and do His will irrespective of whether you are noticed by somebody or not. The degree of your commitment determines the extent God will empower you. An outstanding example in commitment is Paul. He was so committed to Christ that he was prepared to suffer and even die for his Christian convictions. How committed are you? In addition, there is need for cooperation with others for the new wine to be released. In the wedding account recorded in John 2:1-11, there was cooperation among all the major actors - Mary, the servants, Jesus Christ and the Almighty God. God is not seeking for one person who knows and does it all. He is looking for good team players. That is why the body has many parts and every part has its function. God has so designed things in such a way that everyone can be useful in His plan. No matter how endowed and strong the legs are, they would have to depend on the eyes to see. No matter how anointed the pastor is, he would still have to depend on some ushers, choir members or ministers for him to make a success of his ministry. That brother may be a young convert or may be impoverished but he has what you need. Despising him may be hampering your blessing. This is why you should never look down on anybody particularly the less privileged. Unfortunately, even some pastors belittle fellow pastors just because they are not as comfortable as they are. If only they know the harm they are causing themselves! If you cannot be a team player, God may have no use of you or your talents. May the Lord not reject you! ACTION POINT: Take a look around you: Most of those people you and your colleagues look down upon because they lack what you have - money, position, power, connection, etc, may be highly regarded in Heaven.  N.B Join our team today and together let us eradicate illiteracy, visit www.10millionexercisebooks.com project.