Serve The Lord Wherever You Are
Colossians 3:23-24 says:
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
For those of us who have faith in Jesus Christ and are His disciples, this is a very encouraging word.
Wherever the Lord has placed us—whether we are working in an office, on a construction site, in a hospital, teaching in a classroom, serving in the military, raising a family, or doing something that may seem ordinary—we can live for Jesus right there.
Our job or position does not determine our importance. No one is unimportant in the kingdom of God.
Wherever Jesus has placed us, we can serve Him by aligning our lives with His teachings as revealed in the Bible.
So whatever you do today, do it wholeheartedly for the Lord Jesus. Remember, you are not simply serving people—you are serving the Lord Christ.
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The Jesus Way
The Jesus Way
Psalm 119:37 ESV
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”
Reading the words, “give me life in your ways,” reminded me that, for me, that is the Jesus way—the life of a disciple of Jesus.
The Jesus way is salvation in Jesus alone and following Jesus alone.
His Word, the Bible, gives us the blueprint for this way of life. All we have to do is open our New Testaments and start reading.
As we read God's Word, we can rejoice and praise God for what Jesus did when He healed people and brought hope to those He ministered to. The lame were able to walk. The blind had their sight restored. People with skin diseases were healed instantly. The dead were raised to life. Sinners were forgiven and shown the way of life through the teachings of Jesus.
It is all right there in our Bibles.
If you don't have a Bible, get one and find out about the Jesus way.
Let's turn our eyes away from worthless things—man-made religion and philosophies—and seek only the Jesus way.
Let's remember what we are told in 1 John 2:5–6:
“But whoever keeps His word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in Him: whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.”
Psalm 119:37 ESV
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”
Reading the words, “give me life in your ways,” reminded me that, for me, that is the Jesus way—the life of a disciple of Jesus.
The Jesus way is salvation in Jesus alone and following Jesus alone.
His Word, the Bible, gives us the blueprint for this way of life. All we have to do is open our New Testaments and start reading.
As we read God's Word, we can rejoice and praise God for what Jesus did when He healed people and brought hope to those He ministered to. The lame were able to walk. The blind had their sight restored. People with skin diseases were healed instantly. The dead were raised to life. Sinners were forgiven and shown the way of life through the teachings of Jesus.
It is all right there in our Bibles.
If you don't have a Bible, get one and find out about the Jesus way.
Let's turn our eyes away from worthless things—man-made religion and philosophies—and seek only the Jesus way.
Let's remember what we are told in 1 John 2:5–6:
“But whoever keeps His word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in Him: whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.”
I encourage you to turn to Jesus now and follow Him.
When Jesus Calls You
When Jesus Calls You
Matthew 9:9 (BSB)
“As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. ‘Follow Me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.”
As I read this passage, I’m struck by something very simple: Matthew wasn’t looking for Jesus. He was sitting at his tax booth, living his life. But Jesus came to him.
What a beautiful picture of God’s grace in salvation.
Before we ever loved Jesus, God loved us. Before we ever chose Him, He chose us in Christ. Ephesians 1 tells us that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. Romans 8 tells us that those whom He predestined, He also called, justified, and glorified.
That tells me that salvation is not ultimately about how well we found God. It is about how graciously God came looking for us.
We were dead in our sins and unable to save ourselves. But Jesus calls His own. He gives us spiritual life, opens our eyes to who He is, and creates faith in our hearts.
Matthew got up and followed Jesus because Jesus called him.
Fellow follower of Jesus, rejoice in this: your salvation did not begin with your hold on Jesus. It began with His hold on you.
And if Jesus is calling you today, don’t turn away. Repent of your sins, trust in Jesus Christ alone, and follow Him.
When Jesus calls you, follow Him.
Matthew 9:9 (BSB)
“As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. ‘Follow Me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.”
As I read this passage, I’m struck by something very simple: Matthew wasn’t looking for Jesus. He was sitting at his tax booth, living his life. But Jesus came to him.
What a beautiful picture of God’s grace in salvation.
Before we ever loved Jesus, God loved us. Before we ever chose Him, He chose us in Christ. Ephesians 1 tells us that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. Romans 8 tells us that those whom He predestined, He also called, justified, and glorified.
That tells me that salvation is not ultimately about how well we found God. It is about how graciously God came looking for us.
We were dead in our sins and unable to save ourselves. But Jesus calls His own. He gives us spiritual life, opens our eyes to who He is, and creates faith in our hearts.
Matthew got up and followed Jesus because Jesus called him.
Fellow follower of Jesus, rejoice in this: your salvation did not begin with your hold on Jesus. It began with His hold on you.
And if Jesus is calling you today, don’t turn away. Repent of your sins, trust in Jesus Christ alone, and follow Him.
When Jesus calls you, follow Him.
A City on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden
A City on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden
Matthew 5:14 (BSB):
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
There are days when you may feel that your faith is too weak, your circumstances too ordinary, or your influence too small to matter. But Jesus speaks tenderly and plainly to His disciples: “You are the light of the world.” He sees His people not merely in their weakness, but in what His grace is making them.
You are not the source of this light. Jesus alone is the true Light. Yet, by His mercy, He has drawn you out of the darkness of sin and brought you into His saving light. As you abide in Him, His life becomes visible in yours—in quiet faithfulness, patient words, sincere repentance, steady kindness, and courage to obey Him when obedience is costly.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Its lights offer direction to those traveling in darkness. In the same way, your life can point others to Christ. This does not require a platform, a perfect testimony, or extraordinary accomplishments. It may look like loving your family when you are tired, choosing honesty when no one would know otherwise, or speaking of the hope you have in Christ with gentleness and truth.
And when you fail, do not despair. Bring your sin into the light. Christ does not cast away those who come to Him in repentance and faith. He forgives, restores, and continues His good work in His people.
Today, simply ask the Lord to help you reflect Jesus where He has placed you. You do not need to shine for your own name. Let your life quietly and faithfully direct others to the Savior—the Light of the world.
Matthew 5:14 (BSB):
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
There are days when you may feel that your faith is too weak, your circumstances too ordinary, or your influence too small to matter. But Jesus speaks tenderly and plainly to His disciples: “You are the light of the world.” He sees His people not merely in their weakness, but in what His grace is making them.
You are not the source of this light. Jesus alone is the true Light. Yet, by His mercy, He has drawn you out of the darkness of sin and brought you into His saving light. As you abide in Him, His life becomes visible in yours—in quiet faithfulness, patient words, sincere repentance, steady kindness, and courage to obey Him when obedience is costly.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Its lights offer direction to those traveling in darkness. In the same way, your life can point others to Christ. This does not require a platform, a perfect testimony, or extraordinary accomplishments. It may look like loving your family when you are tired, choosing honesty when no one would know otherwise, or speaking of the hope you have in Christ with gentleness and truth.
And when you fail, do not despair. Bring your sin into the light. Christ does not cast away those who come to Him in repentance and faith. He forgives, restores, and continues His good work in His people.
Today, simply ask the Lord to help you reflect Jesus where He has placed you. You do not need to shine for your own name. Let your life quietly and faithfully direct others to the Savior—the Light of the world.
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