Serve in Jesus' name – keep going

 

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Serve in Jesus' name – keep going
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Do not let your hands grow weary; keep going. God’s result—not yours—will always come to pass.

Paul’s Letter to the Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him!
Paul says "whatever you do"; this covers every conceivable scenario. Whether you are going to school or work, visiting the dentist, parenting, cooking, working out at the gym, sitting in front of a screen, spending time with others, or anything else whatsoever—"whatever you do," in word or deed, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.
What does he mean by that? It means that what we do, and the way we do it, is as if we were doing it for Jesus. For what we do, we do for His glory and on His behalf. If He is Lord of our lives, we do not live merely for ourselves, but to honor His name. In other words, we live according to His will, not our own.
Why is this important? Because, beyond honoring Jesus, it brings strength, peace, and harmony into your life. When everything you do is done in Christ’s name and motivated by your relationship with Him, He is with you in every situation. How is this possible?
Begin with Him and end with Him; call upon His name and ask for His guidance and support in everything you do. Jesus has promised to be with us always, and it is in that fellowship with God that you live with Him in your daily life.
You can follow Jesus’ example, as you read in His Word, and let the Holy Spirit guide you. Join this journey and make the theme from Colossians the theme of your life: The ancient secret is that your life is hidden in Jesus Christ, and the life you live, you live by faith in Him. "It is all about Jesus," and that leads to gratitude.

Hold fast, you strong warrior
Free Gospel Fellowship International
Jan Lund Nissen – no copyright
Do not look to the right or the left. Look straight ahead, up to Jesus.
"But the one who endures to the end will be saved." (Matthew 10:22b)
It is Jesus who speaks these comforting words to the disciples. He knows there will be ups and downs in many situations, but on the journey toward the heavenly goal, they are privileged to lean on many promises. A clear promise is given to them at the very end of the speech: "And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, truly I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward."
Jesus knows well the reward that a good deed brings. And that is what we must keep in mind. It says in 2 Chronicles 15:7: "But take courage, do not let your hands grow weak, for there is a reward for your work."
Perhaps you do not think your work is worth anything?
Any work done for the glory of God always carries its own reward. Remember that you receive a reward from Jesus if you persevere in faith. We simply must not give up. You feel you are doing so little compared to others! Listen to this. A little becomes a lot when God is involved. Through prayers offered in faith, you can help bless others with more than just a glass of water; you bless them with living water from Heaven that fully quenches your neighbor's thirst. And yes, you do not always see the result while here on earth—neither did the apostles; they never imagined that what they wrote would lead to our salvation, yet they will see the fruit of their labor when we arrive in Heaven. It is the same with your "hidden" work in the secret place of prayer; you will receive your reward from Jesus. And in time, you will see the results of the work that, to you, may have seemed insignificant.
"But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Matt. 10:22b:
Do not listen to people saying, "Here is Christ," or "No, here is Christ." Listen to the voice of God’s Word speaking to you—made alive within you by the Holy Spirit.
Rise up, stand, and remain standing. Take a step, walk—
YOU WHO ENDURE DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SEE GOD’S SALVATION—ALSO FOR THOSE YOU PRAY FOR.

Reflection:
How can you put all this into practice?
Why do we often struggle to live this way?
What do you need?

Amen.