DO EVERYTHING FOR THE GLORY OF HIS NAME
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." — Colossians 3:17
Many Christians try to divide their lives into spiritual and secular parts. They remember God for one hour on Sunday morning and maybe for a few minutes each day when they read the Bible and pray, but for much of their time, they leave Him out of their thoughts.
One of the most transformative concepts is understanding that we are always in God’s presence, every day and every hour. Everything we do is an act of service to Him. When the Bible says, "Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus," it means that you are His representative and that your actions should reflect what He would do. God has entrusted you with resources to use for His glory.
Everything you have—your intelligence, gifts, talents, money, and possessions—is not solely for your personal use but for serving God. Exodus 10:24-26 illustrates this correctly:
"Then Pharaoh called Moses and said, 'Go, worship the LORD. Even your women and children may go with you; only leave your flocks and herds behind.' But Moses said, 'You must allow us to have sacrifices and burnt offerings to present to the LORD our God. Our livestock, too, must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use some of them in worshipping the LORD our God, and until we get there, we will not know what we are to use to worship the LORD.'”
The Israelites understood that everything they had was meant for God’s service. That is why today’s verse emphasizes, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Prayer: Thank you, LORD, for all you have given me. I dedicate myself and everything I have to serve You. Amen.
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Author: Minister Lucas Kaaya
Telegram: @Bibleverses
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." — Colossians 3:17
Many Christians try to divide their lives into spiritual and secular parts. They remember God for one hour on Sunday morning and maybe for a few minutes each day when they read the Bible and pray, but for much of their time, they leave Him out of their thoughts.
One of the most transformative concepts is understanding that we are always in God’s presence, every day and every hour. Everything we do is an act of service to Him. When the Bible says, "Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus," it means that you are His representative and that your actions should reflect what He would do. God has entrusted you with resources to use for His glory.
Everything you have—your intelligence, gifts, talents, money, and possessions—is not solely for your personal use but for serving God. Exodus 10:24-26 illustrates this correctly:
"Then Pharaoh called Moses and said, 'Go, worship the LORD. Even your women and children may go with you; only leave your flocks and herds behind.' But Moses said, 'You must allow us to have sacrifices and burnt offerings to present to the LORD our God. Our livestock, too, must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use some of them in worshipping the LORD our God, and until we get there, we will not know what we are to use to worship the LORD.'”
The Israelites understood that everything they had was meant for God’s service. That is why today’s verse emphasizes, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Prayer: Thank you, LORD, for all you have given me. I dedicate myself and everything I have to serve You. Amen.
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Author: Minister Lucas Kaaya
Telegram: @Bibleverses