Show Diligence
Not lagging in diligence.
Romans 12:11
Diligence applies to whatever you do in your Christian life. Anything done in the Lord’s service is worth doing with enthusiasm and care.
Jesus knew His time of earthly ministry was limited and that He needed to make the most of every opportunity to serve His heavenly Father. We also “must work…while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). And other Christians will certainly appreciate our diligent good works, as Paul urged, “Let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal 6:10).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 214). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: All our work is done for our ultimate master, Christ. We must strive to be excellent, because we know that our labors for Him are not in vain. Our work, as a visible part of how we live, is a testimony of our beliefs and convictions, so we must honor Christ for all to see. Also, do not procrastinate, for no one knows when the "night is coming when no one can work".
Applications: Do not think of work as a distasteful chore that you do only out of necessity. Remember that "whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men" (Col 3:23).
Prayer Subjects: Pray to remember that our work is ultimately for God's approval. Pray that all my work will be honoring to Him and that I can remain diligent even when it becomes difficult or boring.
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Romans 12:11
Diligence applies to whatever you do in your Christian life. Anything done in the Lord’s service is worth doing with enthusiasm and care.
Jesus knew His time of earthly ministry was limited and that He needed to make the most of every opportunity to serve His heavenly Father. We also “must work…while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). And other Christians will certainly appreciate our diligent good works, as Paul urged, “Let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal 6:10).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 214). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: All our work is done for our ultimate master, Christ. We must strive to be excellent, because we know that our labors for Him are not in vain. Our work, as a visible part of how we live, is a testimony of our beliefs and convictions, so we must honor Christ for all to see. Also, do not procrastinate, for no one knows when the "night is coming when no one can work".
Applications: Do not think of work as a distasteful chore that you do only out of necessity. Remember that "whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men" (Col 3:23).
Prayer Subjects: Pray to remember that our work is ultimately for God's approval. Pray that all my work will be honoring to Him and that I can remain diligent even when it becomes difficult or boring.
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