Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
Encourage believers to align all their actions and decisions with God's will, doing everything for His glory.
Good morning, brothers and sisters.
As we gather here today, let's turn our attention to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 31, where he instructs us,
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
It's a simple statement, yet so profound. It's a call to make every single thing we do, every decision we make, a tribute to our God.
It reminds me of the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, "Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God's will." Satisfaction comes when we align our work, our actions, our very lives to the direction God has set for us.
Let's bow our heads as we open in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today seeking understanding and wisdom. Help us to grasp the depth of this message and apply it to our daily lives. Teach us to work for You, follow Your direction, and always remember the ultimate goal – Your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Now, let's dig deeper into this passage, shall we?
Working for Christ is a call to action that requires us to dedicate our lives, our work, and our actions to the service of God.
It is a call to live our lives in such a way that every action, every decision, every thought is done with the intention of glorifying God.
Not limited to the work we do in our jobs or careers: It extends to every aspect of our lives. It is about living a life of purpose, a life that is dedicated to serving God and others.
It is about making a conscious decision to live our lives in a way that reflects the love, grace, and mercy of Christ.
Strive to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God: It means that we strive to do our best in everything we do, not for our own glory, but for the glory of God.
It means that we strive to use our talents, skills, and abilities to serve God and others.
Strive to live our lives in a way that reflects the teachings of Christ: It means that we strive to love others as Christ loved us. It means that we strive to forgive others as Christ forgave us. It means that we strive to serve others as Christ served us.
Not always easy: It requires sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. It requires us to put aside our own desires and needs for the sake of serving God and others.
It requires us to live our lives in a way that is counter-cultural, in a way that goes against the norms and values of the world.
A journey, not a destination: It is a process of growth and transformation. It is a process of becoming more like Christ each and every day.
It is a process of learning to see the world through the eyes of Christ, to love as Christ loved, to serve as Christ served.
A privilege, not a burden: It is an opportunity to participate in the work of God in the world. It is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
It is an opportunity to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving God and others.
A calling, not a job: It is a calling to live a life of purpose, a life that is dedicated to serving God and others.
It is a calling to be a light in the world, to be a beacon of hope and love in a world that is often filled with darkness and despair.
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