May 1, 2013

DJ

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

If you saw a preacher breaking the law you would probably think twice about whether that preacher was living up to the truth that he preaches. It would not matter whether the law being broken was one of the land or one of God’s own laws – we would still see them breaking a law.

When we want to walk as Christians it should be a full time walk with God and not just one we practise once a week on Sundays or whenever. God wants us to be constant in our walk with Him to show others we believe the truth and want to live that same truth!

April 30, 2013

DJ

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

When we are children, we should obey our parents. When we grow up and get a job, we should obey our employers. When we think we know it all, we still need to obey God!

If we are employed by someone we should offer our best abilities to fulfil the job we are hired to do; doing anything less is cheating them out of work. Just because others cheat us does not mean we should cheat them or God.

Work with passion. Work with pride. Work with the right attitude. Show people you do it for God’s glory and not theirs.

April 29, 2013

DJ

1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Have you ever asked yourself why you do certain things in your life? Maybe you are in the habit of doing something every Friday after school or work, or some other day; whatever it is, can you think why?

Our purpose in life should be to bring glory to our God, the God who has made everything and by whom everything exists. If we get up to things which do not bring glory to God then we should be asking why.

Does that mean everything? Yes. God has given us amazing abilities and choices in our lives. Doing stuff right brings glory to God if you acknowledge Him in everything first of all.

April 28, 2013

DJ

Ecclesiastes 3:13 and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labour—it is the gift of God.

This is not an encouragement for everyone to go out and have a rave! This is a confirmation that when we are able to work and earn our wages we should be able to use what we have earned to live a decent life.

God is not going to take that away from us but rather is going to continue to support us in our work so that this may come to pass.

We can enjoy our work knowing that we work for good because from our work we will be able to enjoy ourselves and even help others. We will be able to give back to God for what He has allowed into our lives. It is ours to enjoy because God has given it to us!