I think most of us evaluate our day’s
work in one way or another. I typically think in terms of, “what did I
accomplish today” and I love days when I can say to myself, “Wow. I got a lot
done today. It’s been a productive day.”
However, I’ve heard my pastor say more
than once we should ask ourselves daily, “What have I done today that made an
eternal difference?” Posing that particular question to yourself at the end of
each day will most definitely change your focus and your view of your day’s
accomplishments. Suddenly the evaluation of your day’s work is far more poignant.
Hebrews 6:9-12 certainly seems to support
working on behalf of God’s kingdom by saying we aren’t to become lazy, (v. 12) but,
in fact, are to continue to serve, (v.10). The book of James also supports
this. In chapter 2, verses 14-26, the author, James, presents his case for
faith and works. James specifically writes in verses 17, 18, and 26 that faith
without works is dead. Further, he tells us, using examples to support his
claim, it is through works that faith is perfected; hence, active faith is demonstrated
through works, (v. 22).
Our works will not save us. We are
saved through the mercy and grace of God, through faith, Ephesians 2:8. But once
we are saved we are most definitely to be doing, working, serving, etc., because
of our faith and because of the outpouring of love of our Almighty God that compels
us to do so.
Make no mistake—other are always
watching us. They watch not only to see what we do but they also watch to see
what we do not do. Further, how you re-act is as important, if not more so as
how you act.
Recall that Jesus, as a twelve-year-old,
was accidentally left behind in Jerusalem after the Passover. His family
returned, searching frantically for Him. When they found Him (after three
days!), He asks them, "Why were you
searching for Me? Didn't you know I would be involved with my Father’s business?"
Luke 2:49
What are you doing and how
involved are you in your Father’s business?
God Bless!
