S -
Matthew 24:46-47 (TLJ): "When the master comes and finds that servant
doing the work he gave him, what a great day it will be for that servant. I can
tell you without a doubt, the master will choose that servant to take care of
everything he owns."
O -
While each follower of Jesus will receive some specific assignments to engage
in on the earth, these opportunities will never really be "the
work". The work is only one for all
who follow; one without respect to functional roles, resources, skills and the
like. The work is believing the person of Jesus (John 6:27-29). Other good and
even necessary activities cannot and will not replace this work which all of
his followers/servants have been given (Matthew 7:21-23). This work keeps us connected with his person
and keeps everything possible (Mark 9:23).
All other actions pale in comparison to this and cannot be a replacement
for the work of believing (Luke 18:1-8). What's possible to the one who
believes? Everything! What will the master give over to the one who is doing
this work? Everything!
A - It
will be a great day for all when the master comes and finds us doing the work
he gave us, the work of believing. This is my work even though secular and
religious culture (Christianity included) wants me to believe something other
than believing is really the work. Jesus
never called one person to a cause, goal or mission. He only calls us to himself. Follow me is the singular and exclusive
call. In following he identified my work
… believing his person; not the concept of Jesus or merely in his capacities,
promises and/or plans. Today, I will do
the work my master has assigned me knowing that it keeps me connected to him
who is life and it keeps everything possible.
P - Lord
of all and Lord of me,
Thank you for not calling me
to a task but to yourself. I am very
glad to be following and to be engaging the work of believing unto new wineskins,
mulberry trees in the ocean and that which is too wonderful for me. Today is your day and I am yours in it. Lead
on. I'll follow and believe.
Love,
Steve
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