Devotion taken from "WORD FOR YOU TODAY" 12 December 2018

Obeying God (2)


Wednesday 12th December 2018



'By faith Noah...built an ark.' Hebrews 11:7 NIV



Worshipping God includes prayer, praise, and singing worship songs. But, every activity we do, no matter how big or small, can be turned into an act of worship. Seeing worship from this perspective can have a huge influence on how we approach tasks, even the ones we don't like.
God trusted Noah with building the ark, and Noah was faithful to God. Sawing planks and hammering nails was an act of obedience. If Noah could be faithful in that enormous, daunting project, surely we can be just as faithful in smaller things. There's an old poem that goes: 'For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a message the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.' We can be like that nail. We might do the task God's assigned to us half-heartedly, or with the wrong attitude. But if we do, then we lose out on much blessing, and so does God's Kingdom.
The Bible says, 'Whatever you do...do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him' (Colossians 3:17 NIV).

So what now? Even if you're stuck doing the most mundane, boring job ever today, do it wholeheartedly. Think about it as an act of worship instead. How does that change your attitude and enthusiasm for the task?

 

[Basgatok]

Halleluyah

 

[Checen]

Obeying God (2)


Wednesday 12th December 2018



'By faith Noah...built an ark.' Hebrews 11:7 NIV



Worshipping God includes prayer, praise, and singing worship songs. But, every activity we do, no matter how big or small, can be turned into an act of worship. Seeing worship from this perspective can have a huge influence on how we approach tasks, even the ones we don't like.
God trusted Noah with building the ark, and Noah was faithful to God. Sawing planks and hammering nails was an act of obedience. If Noah could be faithful in that enormous, daunting project, surely we can be just as faithful in smaller things. There's an old poem that goes: 'For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a message the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.' We can be like that nail. We might do the task God's assigned to us half-heartedly, or with the wrong attitude. But if we do, then we lose out on much blessing, and so does God's Kingdom.
The Bible says, 'Whatever you do...do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him' (Colossians 3:17 NIV).

So what now? Even if you're stuck doing the most mundane, boring job ever today, do it wholeheartedly. Think about it as an act of worship instead. How does that change your attitude and enthusiasm for the task?

Very important reflection.Personally that poem was always one of my favourites from my early childhood years.Whatever we can do for the Lord will be regarded in His sight as long as we give of our best efforts..Everyone has a different talent.God knows our capabilities. Do you recall the fable of the mouse who knawed the net in which a lion was trapped and allowed him to be free from captivity? You can give your best.That is what really matters.

 

[The Encourager]

Please pray with me: Father, sometimes I can’t understand how you can bring beauty from the ashes of my life. I struggle to trust you with the broken pieces. You say in your Word that without faith it is impossible to please you, and I want to please you. I want to trust you. I want you to make me more like Jesus and use my trials for my good and your glory. Help me believe the promise of Romans 8:28. In the strong name of Jesus I ask, Amen.

 

[Coreen]

Obeying Gods word is very important for us and for those we care. Noah was saved from the Flood because he listened and obeyed Gods word.

 

[Cordell]

It is better to obey than offer sacrifice to God. So, when Jesus calls you to share the gospel with all your friends, loved ones and those you work with, then you are obeying Jesus.

 

[Iriss]

Speak o Lord. Thy serveant heareth. Open your hearts and your ears to the voice of God. He wants you to follow Him all the way to heaven. Set your eyes on things above, not on things of earth.

 

[Checen]

Very important reflection.Personally that poem was always one of my favourites from my early childhood years.Whatever we can do for the Lord will be regarded in His sight as long as we give of our best efforts..Everyone has a different talent.God knows our capabilities. Do you recall the fable of the mouse who knawed the net in which a lion was trapped and allowed him to be free from captivity? You can give your best.That is what really matters.

Thanks.

 

[natasha2]

We build God a throne in the spirit with worship, songs and praise, and we create His will in this earth with it!! The first sentence inspired me, enough for me. Thanks.