Faithfulness In Service
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men (Colossians 3:23).
Each one of us is called to fulfil a unique role in Christ; we all have varied assignments given to us by God. It was the same in Bible days. Some assignments could be greater or more far-reaching than others, but how you perform in your assignment is judged by your faithfulness. The Lord will judge and reward you on the basis of your faithfulness in service, in the assignment given to you, not the one given to someone else.
Remember, He’s the One who gives you the ability to do whatever He assigns to you. If He gave you more to do than someone else, He doesn’t think that makes you greater as a person; it’s about His placement and choice. So, it matters that you’re diligent in carrying
out what He’s assigned to you.
Proverbs 22:29 says, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” Take God’s admonition in our theme verse to heart; whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. If you serve the Lord as though you’re serving-man, whatever reward you get won’t go beyond this world. Therefore, whatever assignment God gives you in His Kingdom, do it with joy, passion, and with faith, as unto the Lord. Practise it, and you’d be amazed at the demonstration of His grace in your life. Amen.
PRAYER
Precious Father, I thank you for the honour and privilege to fulfil destiny in serving as a faithful steward and minister of your Gospel of grace. I do all things as unto you, producing outstanding results
for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
2 Chronicles 31:20-21; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 12:17-13:1-14 & Psalms 89
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Philippians 1:23-30 & Isaiah 62
