Crazy?

A boy who gets up at six a.m. to do a paper route to “better himself” is said to be a “go-getter.” However, should the church ask this boy to get up at six a.m. to do some work for the Lord, the same people might claim that is expecting too much of a boy. A woman who spends eight hours away from home to work in a factory or office might be referred to as being helpful and energetic, while if she were doing the same for the Lord the same people might say that her religion has gone to her head. An individual who spends twenty, thirty, forty, or fifty dollars or more on some weekly recreation for personal enjoyment might be noted as deserving it since they work so hard, while being thought to be crazy to place the same in the collection plate for the work of the church. [borrowed and adapted]

Not everyone ranks the importance of things the same. Perhaps there are times we find ourselves struggling with the right PRIORITIZING of what we do. Though everyone around us may not agree and will sometimes be critical, does the way we spend our time, energy, and money reflect DEVOTION TO THE LORD? Certainly this life has its demands and needs. Jesus noted the heavenly Father is well aware of this. ( Matthew 6:32)

Jesus went on to urge…
“But SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these things will be added to you.” ( Matthew 6:33 ESV)

For the glory of the Lord, let us be a “go-getter” regardless of time of day. Also, on behalf of others, may our religion go the heart so that a willingness to expend energy for labors and service in the Name of Jesus will follow. And what we are willing to spend in the world, let us be just as cheerful in doing so for the sake of the Lord’s work. May it become clear to others that our true PRIORITIES are linked to our DEVOTION TO HIM!

Have a great day PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST!
Carl

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