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I have been spending some time in Genesis.
Chapter 18 is where we find something I find I want to model.
The Lord appears to Abraham and then when he looked up Abraham saw three men.
Abraham 's immediate response was serving them.
He asks the men to grant him the honor of serving them.
As if it were a favor to Abraham for him to serve.
And he rushes to wash their feet, to serve them food, and he stands under a tree near them. Standing, awaiting their next need..a servants heart.
As you read on, The Lord speaks while in the presence of the three men and Abraham suggesting that perhaps the three men were angels or holy beings. God then talks about the future destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
So, in Hebrews 13:2 it says, "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."
Okay, so
1- I need to approach the Throne is such a manner
God doesn't need me, He doesn't need me to do anything.
He grants me the honor of serving Him, by doing something FOR Him that He could ultimately do Himself.
I need to approach the Throne with such thankfulness when He asks me to do something for Him.
And remain standing, ready to serve His Majesty.
2-In serving Him, I may be serving one of His own holy beings! Wow!
and oh, by the way, did you know that Abraham was the first one called PROPHET?
Genesis 20:7
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