Hosea 10:12
January 19, 2024
FEAST OF SAINTS FABIAN AND SEBASTIAN, MARTYRS – 20th JANUARY
January 20, 2024
THE 19th OF JANUARY
WE HAVE TO PLEASE GOD FIRST, THEN PEOPLE
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him… 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. – Colossians 3:17, 23-24
No matter who we work for, the truth is, that everything we do is recorded in heaven. This is why we are urged to do our best in everything as unto the Lord, not just as required by men. God sees and knows everything we do, think and feel. Jesus paid for our sins, but if we persist in sin, being aware that we are sinning, it is time to stop, to sincerely ask God to forgive us and change our hearts and actions.
In order to inherit eternal life, we will not always be able to please those we love. There are situations where we have to choose between doing what the Lord asks and what our dear ones want. We know it is not worth it to choose against the Lord, the price is too high. When we choose to obey the Lord, we give Him the freedom to work in our situations with those who oppose Him and to get something good out of what seems bad at the time.
Suggested prayer
Lord God Almighty, please forgive me for not doing things with all my heart and because I have not always had a thankful heart towards You. Please help me to understand that in everything I do, I must do as unto You, having the right heart and doing it all the best I can. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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