Not Lost In Translation! (part 3 of 4)

We read the Scriptures. The message is to be taken personally. It is deep theologically regarding God, redemption, and matters of eternal significance. However, the message is also to be seen as practical for daily living. As we read the Word of God the message cannot be ignored. May we not let it go “in one ear and out the other”, but rather in one ear (or both) and OUT THE HANDS!

Solomon exhorted…
“WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO, DO IT WITH YOUR MIGHT, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”
( Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV)
Solomon’s point was that now is the time for working with our HANDS as there is nothing more we can do either for ourselves or for others when in the grave. And whatever is worth doing is worth doing well; with all our might!

Paul urged slaves toward the possessing of the following attitude in service.
“(23) WHATEVER YOU DO, WORK HEARTILY, AS FOR THE LORD and not for men, (24) knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” ( Colossians 3:23-24 ESV)

As servants of God and in the offering of service to our fellowman, we ought to possess the same attitude. It is an attitude marked by humility and willingness to be used in life to the glory of God. When we read the servant principles in Scripture we are to translate them into the action of our life. May we reveal a proper translation of God’s Word through our daily actions, using OUR HANDS as instruments of righteousness.

Have a great day SERVING AS JESUS SERVED!
Carl

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