Work
Diligently for God
Whatsoever
ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto me. Col. 3:23
There is a great work to be done in our
world. Men and women are to be converted, not by the gift of tongues nor by the
working of miracles, but by the preaching of Christ crucified. Why delay the
effort to make the world better? Why wait for some wonderful thing to be done,
some costly apparatus to be provided? ... Into all that we do, whether our work
be in the shop, on the farm, or in the office, we are to bring the endeavor to
save souls.
This life is full of gracious
opportunities, which you can improve in the exercise of your God-given
abilities to bless others, and in so doing bless yourself, without considering
self in the matter. Trivial circumstances oftentimes prove a decided blessing
to the one who acts from principle and has formed the habit of doing right
because it is right. Seek for a perfect character, and let all you do, whether
seen and appreciated by human eyes or not, be done with an eye single to God's
glory, because you belong to God and He has redeemed you at the price of His
own life. Be faithful in the least as well as in the greatest; learn to speak
the truth, to act all times the truth. Let the heart be fully submitted to God.
If controlled by His grace, you will do little deeds of kindness, take up the
duties lying next to you, and bring all the sunshine into your life and
character that it is possible to bring, scattering the gifts of love and
blessing along the pathway of life. Your works will be far-reaching as
eternity. Your lifework will be seen in heaven, and there it will live, through
ceaseless ages, because it is found precious in the sight of God.
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Remember that what is worth doing at all
is worth doing well.
From My Life Today - Page 219
