Who am I doing this for?

When I first thought about SBS, even after a few weeks of being here, selfish thoughts overwhelmed the reasons why I wanted to do it, why I wanted to be here. The more and more time I spend in his word, the more he reveals more fuller aspects of his character to me, the more my life is being transformed, the more he is showing me it has nothing to do with me. I’m not here for myself. I’m not here so I can understand the bible more, gain more knowledge of his life giving word, or anything like that. So why am I here – or even a better question who am I doing this for? I’m here for the lost. I’m here for the broken, abused, homeless and dying. I’m here for the future ministries I’ll be involved in, for the DTS that I’ll staff, the books I’ll teach, the bible studies I’ll lead, and the sermons I’ll preach. I’m here for those I’ll be discipling, my unsaved family and friends, my previous and future co-workers, anyone and everyone in my sphere of influence. I’m here for Jesus.

Lord, the next time I’m complaining, struggling, tired of doing work, I beg you – remind me who I am doing this for…

What are you doing? More importantly who are you doing it for?