In the name of the Lord Jesus
“17 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. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
All our actions and words must be done in the name of Jesus, and through everything, we must give thanks to God. While certain achievements or results can bring energy and vitality to our lives, they should not be the foundation upon which our lives are built. Our true worth is not in what we accomplish but in who we are in God’s grace, in the self that is saved through His love. The confession, “I am truly joyful because the Lord loves me,” is the very essence of our being.
We must also remember that whatever we do, we should do it wholeheartedly as if we are doing it for the Lord, not for people. Whether in the home, at work, or in the church, everything we do must be under God’s reign. It is essential to live with the awareness that the grace of Jesus' redemption extends to all aspects of our lives, and to constantly remember His love and grace.
The greatest offering we can give to God is to honor Him with all our heart and life, to live with gratitude, and to continually remember the grace of Christ’s redemption. Through this message, we learn that in every area of our lives, we must acknowledge Jesus as Lord, and live a life of thankfulness to God, empowered by His grace.
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for using, redeeming, and guiding my entire life. I earnestly desire that in every step I take, in all that I do and say, Your grace and reign will be acknowledged, and that Your love will be made manifest. Grant us this hope in our hearts, and bless Your people who pray, sending Your Holy Spirit to make it possible. Amen.
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