What You Must Know About “OTHERS”
by Pastor Dag Heward-MIlls
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of OTHERS. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:4-5
Many years ago, a great general of the kingdom of God lived and founded the Salvation Army. He had many leaders and bore much fruit for the kingdom of God. One day, he sent an important telegram to a group of his leaders. He asked that everyone be present for the reading of the telegram. The leaders gathered around for the meeting with great expectation, wondering what the important message was. When everyone was set, they opened the sealed telegram and proceeded to read it to the gathering. They were in for a shock! Instead of a long letter with many instructions, this special telegram had only one word.
Guess what the word was: “OTHERS”!
The gathering of the Salvation Army leaders sat there stunned, wondering what to make of the message, “OTHERS”! What did William Booth mean by this unusual message? As they sat there quietly thinking about the word “OTHERS”, I am sure God spoke to every single one of them. The word “OTHERS”is a message to all Christians.
The Message of “OTHERS”!
1. The message of “Others” is; “ ‘OTHERS’exist”!
2. The message of “Others” is; “Our minds must be on ‘OTHERS’”!
3. The message of “Others” is; “We are to spend our lives for ‘OTHERS’”!
4. The message of “Others” is; “ We must live for ‘OTHERS’”!
5. The message of “Others” is; “ We must serve ‘OTHERS’ ”!
6. The message of “Others” is; “We must lay our lives down for ‘OTHERS’”!
7. The message of “Others” is; “We must use all the blessings God has given us to care for ‘OTHERS’”!
Four Things You must Remember about “OTHERS”
There are four main things that you must keep your mind on when it comes to “OTHERS”. If you can remember these four things, you will have the right attitude towards others.
1. OTHERS NEED CHRIST!
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, what seekest thou? Or, Why talkest thou with her? THE WOMAN THEN LEFT HER WATERPOT, AND WENT HER WAY INTO THE CITY, AND SAITH TO THE MEN, come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
John 4:25-30
Always remember that there are many people who need Christ. Millions and millions of people do not know Jesus because the church has failed to think about “others”. Most Christians do not think about the fact that “others” do not know Christ. They are happy to enjoy Christ in their churches and their wonderful fellowships. Please remember that many, many people do not know about Christ and are waiting to hear the pure gospel preached. There are many who would give their hearts to God if only someone would witness to them. Indeed, “Others” need Christ!
The woman of Samaria was quick to remember “others”. After she was blessed to know Jesus, she thought of all the people in her city that did not know about Jesus. The woman of Samaria is a great example of someone who remembered “others”. Most people are happy to receive something good but rarely think about the others who don’t have what they have.
2. OTHERS NEED A SHEPHERD!
And OTHER SHEEP I HAVE, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
John 10:16
“Other sheep have I!” This means there are many sheep in other places who are waiting for the shepherd. Jesus was constantly aware of other people who needed His shepherding love and care. Jesus was aware of many “others” who needed His shepherding and pastoral teachings. Are you aware of “others” who need a shepherd and shepherding care?
It is important to remember that many Christians need a shepherd. It is one thing to be saved, and it is another thing to be pastored and shepherded properly.
There is a great need for good shepherds and good pastors. Jesus said, “Other sheep have I”! There are other Christians who are waiting and hoping that a pastor would be raised up to care for them and feed them. Most Christians are happily enjoying their men of God who minister powerfully under the anointing. They enjoy the good preaching and the great ministrations that come to them daily. Because of the good times they have, they forget about others. But there are many others who also need a shepherd. Let us endeavour to raise up more pastors and send them to more towns, more cities and more villages. “Others” need shepherds! “Others” need churches! “Others” need pastors! “Others” are waiting for us to train them!
3. OTHERS MUST HEAR THE MESSAGE!
And he said unto them, I MUST PREACH the kingdom of God TO OTHER CITIES ALSO: for therefore am I sent. Luke 4:43
If God has blessed you with a good message, always remember that there are others who need to hear your wonderful message. It is a blessing that people like Kenneth Hagin felt the burden to take the faith message to the rest of the world. Many others outside America needed to hear the faith message. I am one of the “others” who received Kenneth Hagin’s wonderful messages. Kenneth Hagin did not know me personally but I am one of the “others” on the fringes who benefitted greatly from his message.
This is why I am burdened to take the message of shepherding, church growth and loyalty to the rest of the world. If God has blessed you with a great message, it is important for you to share this message with as many people as possible. Others need to hear! Others are important! Others must hear the message!
4. OTHERS HAVE ISSUES!
Do not only think about your issues. Think about the issues that affect other people. Many people have diverse problems. Many people have complicated issues that they cannot resolve. Most of the time, we are bogged down by our own issues. We do not lift up our eyes to see how other people are suffering.
It is sad that most Christians do not remind themselves that others have issues. If you, who have two legs and two eyes cannot get a job, then can you imagine how difficult it is for a blind person to find a job?
If you, who have two legs and two eyes cannot get a job, then can you imagine how difficult it is for a cripple to find a job?
It is time to start thinking about “others”! What is it like for beggars? What is it like for blind people? What is it like for the handicapped? When you think about “others” you will receive the compassion and the grace to help them!
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on THE THINGS OF OTHERS. Philippians 2:4
by Dag Heward-Mills
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of OTHERS. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:4-5
Many years ago, a great general of the kingdom of God lived and founded the Salvation Army. He had many leaders and bore much fruit for the kingdom of God. One day, he sent an important telegram to a group of his leaders. He asked that everyone be present for the reading of the telegram. The leaders gathered around for the meeting with great expectation, wondering what the important message was. When everyone was set, they opened the sealed telegram and proceeded to read it to the gathering. They were in for a shock! Instead of a long letter with many instructions, this special telegram had only one word.
Guess what the word was: “OTHERS”!
The gathering of the Salvation Army leaders sat there stunned, wondering what to make of the message, “OTHERS”! What did William Booth mean by this unusual message? As they sat there quietly thinking about the word “OTHERS”, I am sure God spoke to every single one of them. The word “OTHERS”is a message to all Christians.
The Message of “OTHERS”!
1. The message of “Others” is; “ ‘OTHERS’exist”!
2. The message of “Others” is; “Our minds must be on ‘OTHERS’”!
3. The message of “Others” is; “We are to spend our lives for ‘OTHERS’”!
4. The message of “Others” is; “ We must live for ‘OTHERS’”!
5. The message of “Others” is; “ We must serve ‘OTHERS’ ”!
6. The message of “Others” is; “We must lay our lives down for ‘OTHERS’”!
7. The message of “Others” is; “We must use all the blessings God has given us to care for ‘OTHERS’”!
Four Things You must Remember about “OTHERS”
There are four main things that you must keep your mind on when it comes to “OTHERS”. If you can remember these four things, you will have the right attitude towards others.
1. OTHERS NEED CHRIST!
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, what seekest thou? Or, Why talkest thou with her? THE WOMAN THEN LEFT HER WATERPOT, AND WENT HER WAY INTO THE CITY, AND SAITH TO THE MEN, come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
John 4:25-30
Always remember that there are many people who need Christ. Millions and millions of people do not know Jesus because the church has failed to think about “others”. Most Christians do not think about the fact that “others” do not know Christ. They are happy to enjoy Christ in their churches and their wonderful fellowships. Please remember that many, many people do not know about Christ and are waiting to hear the pure gospel preached. There are many who would give their hearts to God if only someone would witness to them. Indeed, “Others” need Christ!
The woman of Samaria was quick to remember “others”. After she was blessed to know Jesus, she thought of all the people in her city that did not know about Jesus. The woman of Samaria is a great example of someone who remembered “others”. Most people are happy to receive something good but rarely think about the others who don’t have what they have.
2. OTHERS NEED A SHEPHERD!
And OTHER SHEEP I HAVE, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
John 10:16
“Other sheep have I!” This means there are many sheep in other places who are waiting for the shepherd. Jesus was constantly aware of other people who needed His shepherding love and care. Jesus was aware of many “others” who needed His shepherding and pastoral teachings. Are you aware of “others” who need a shepherd and shepherding care?
It is important to remember that many Christians need a shepherd. It is one thing to be saved, and it is another thing to be pastored and shepherded properly.
There is a great need for good shepherds and good pastors. Jesus said, “Other sheep have I”! There are other Christians who are waiting and hoping that a pastor would be raised up to care for them and feed them. Most Christians are happily enjoying their men of God who minister powerfully under the anointing. They enjoy the good preaching and the great ministrations that come to them daily. Because of the good times they have, they forget about others. But there are many others who also need a shepherd. Let us endeavour to raise up more pastors and send them to more towns, more cities and more villages. “Others” need shepherds! “Others” need churches! “Others” need pastors! “Others” are waiting for us to train them!
3. OTHERS MUST HEAR THE MESSAGE!
And he said unto them, I MUST PREACH the kingdom of God TO OTHER CITIES ALSO: for therefore am I sent. Luke 4:43
If God has blessed you with a good message, always remember that there are others who need to hear your wonderful message. It is a blessing that people like Kenneth Hagin felt the burden to take the faith message to the rest of the world. Many others outside America needed to hear the faith message. I am one of the “others” who received Kenneth Hagin’s wonderful messages. Kenneth Hagin did not know me personally but I am one of the “others” on the fringes who benefitted greatly from his message.
This is why I am burdened to take the message of shepherding, church growth and loyalty to the rest of the world. If God has blessed you with a great message, it is important for you to share this message with as many people as possible. Others need to hear! Others are important! Others must hear the message!
4. OTHERS HAVE ISSUES!
Do not only think about your issues. Think about the issues that affect other people. Many people have diverse problems. Many people have complicated issues that they cannot resolve. Most of the time, we are bogged down by our own issues. We do not lift up our eyes to see how other people are suffering.
It is sad that most Christians do not remind themselves that others have issues. If you, who have two legs and two eyes cannot get a job, then can you imagine how difficult it is for a blind person to find a job?
If you, who have two legs and two eyes cannot get a job, then can you imagine how difficult it is for a cripple to find a job?
It is time to start thinking about “others”! What is it like for beggars? What is it like for blind people? What is it like for the handicapped? When you think about “others” you will receive the compassion and the grace to help them!
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on THE THINGS OF OTHERS. Philippians 2:4
