We live in a world where we struggle to ensure things are done the right way. Even with that, when given a task to be done, sometimes we take the task lightly, just because we don’t consider the person involved seriously, but when it’s a highly reputable person or someone who is wealthy, we tend to do the task quickly by putting our backs into it. But sometimes even with the fact that we get things done for the reputable person, we sometimes grumble. The Amplified version of Colossians 3:23 says, “whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men.”
We are expected to do things with the heart that God is the one we are doing it for. As Believers, God has called us into the kingdom of Jesus Christ of whom we believe by faith. Jesus said before He went back to heaven, that we should go into all the world and preach the gospel to the ends of the earth, but how are we to do this in our daily lives?
Going by Colossians 3:23, whatever we are to do is to be done to the glory of God. Apostle Paul who wrote letter to the Colossians definitely must have related verse 3:23 to Matthew 25:31-46 where Jesus about Himself on the last day as a King where He said, “I was hungry and you gave Me food; thirsty and you gave Me drink; stranger and you took Me in; naked and you clothed Me; in prison and you came to Me.” The King in the parable said “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me” (Matthew 25:40 NKJV).
Our attitude is to reflect Christ, no matter how annoying or painful the situation may be, we are sent here to set a new and good example as God has given us the Grace to live His lives which we live by faith. For the just shall live by faith and faith comes from the regular study of the Word of God which is the way we get transformed by the renewing of our minds, reminding us who our true nature is, which is the very nature of Christ.
Our attitude is what makes people want to know about Christ and then we fulfil the mandate given to us by Jesus which is the great commission. Remember, “whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men.”
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t. Pray out loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations, you’re born again, you’re are now brand new!
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GOD BLESS YOU.
Unless otherwise stated, the following scriptures are gotten from King James Version (KJV).
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