God's Spark Plug Series

C. Nehemiah made service to God a priority. When he saw a job to be done he dropped his personal responsibility and dedicated himself to God’s work.

Illustration: Bill McCartney retired as the head coach of the Colorado football team several years ago. His reason for retirement was not because he was unsuccessful as a coach. His teams had won the national championship. They had been in the top 10 many times. McCartney said that he was retiring because he wanted to reevaluate his priorities. He said, “I’m leaving coaching, & I’m going to take a whole year to re-evaluate my priorities. Is God first? Is my family second? Is my work third?”

And when that year was over, Bill McCartney had dedicated his life & talents to Christ, & threw his efforts into founding the great men’s renewal gatherings that we know today as “Promise Keepers.”

(Contributed to Sermon Central by MELVIN NEWLAND)

Conclusion

What is God saying to you today? What does he want to accomplish through you?