Christ Pleasers

"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please me? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

This reminds me of Jesus words, "No man can serve two masters..." (Matthew 6:24). We must choose our master and our master is ultimately the one whom we seek to please. As a servant of Christ our consuming aim must be to please Him and win His approval.

Our ultimate goal is to hear Him say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant..." Yet there is an ever present temptation to please people and gain their approval. Sometimes we can please Christ and please men but when that which pleases Christ does not please men whose approval will we seek?

Man's approval is appealing because it is immediate but we must remember that it is only temporary. Christ's approval may not be felt so immediately but it is eternal.

Father, help me to live to day as a true servant of Jesus seeking His pleasure and approval alone.

I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark