Your Work, Your Witness

Good Morning!! In today's scripture, the word "business" refers to any responsibility or activity, in which we might be engaged,...not just career or financial obligations. Paul exhorts us not to be slothful, or lazy, in anything that we do. Whether you are parenting, or studying,...working, or ministering, you should do it to the very best of your ability.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;—Romans 12:11 (NIV) 

Sometimes we confuse our American rights, with our Christian rights,...and we begin to grumble, complain, and get by with as little as we can. But as Christians, we should be the most conscientious and virtuous employees, husbands and wives, or citizens,...no matter where we are, or what our circumstance. Why? What is the motivation for such constancy and integrity, in the midst of a lazy and selfish culture? Paul reminds us simply that we are "serving the Lord ", in all that we do.

No matter what responsibility or opportunity we may be given, we are ultimately to understand that it comes from God,
...and that we are to perform the duty for His sake, and for His pleasure.

 

Holy Spirit, keep us mindful of what we do, and for Whom we do it. Let the works of our hearts and hands be pleasing to God. Amen.

 

"By faith, we are able to accept, that which we cannot understand."