“Bring him here to Me."

After the transfiguration, Jesus came down the mountain to find his disciples arguing with others instead of ministering to the man who was looking for help. One of the most often made mistakes servants of Jesus make is wasting time arguing. It’s such an effective trap that saps our energy, grieves the Holy Spirit, and robs those around us who need help.

Wasting time arguing when people are hurting and need help is something that believers are to avoid (see 2 Timothy 2:23, Titus 3:9, and Ephesians 4:29-32). When the Lord returns, may He find us serving and ministering, rather than fighting and arguing.

One of the most effective ways to serve others is to bring them to Jesus. Instead of wasting time arguing, we can bring those who need help to Jesus through prayer and fasting. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days (Ephesians 5:16).