Serve the Lord with Gladness!!!

S - Scripture
Psalm 100 v. 2 Serve the Lord with Gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

O - Observation
Serving with Gladness. 2 Corinthians 9 v. 7, "Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly, or under compulsion, for God loves a Cheerful giver." This is the heart work of a Christian. Am I serving God because of the Law, or because of the Gospel? Serving God because of the Law is serving under fear of punishment. We know the rules, but we can't keep them. So we try harder! But, freeing yourself from the Law, recognizing that Jesus died on the cross and rose again for your sins removes the burden, the fear of the Law. 1 John 4 v. 19a "There is no fear in love, but PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR." Life without fear, is reason to serve with Gladness.

A - Application
What's motivating me to serve the Lord? Law or Gospel?

P - Prayer
Jesus, I serve you with Gladness.   Love Will

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