Posts Tagged ‘ Work ’

VerseD: 2 Chronicles 15:7

But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.”

2 Chronicles 15:7, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He helps us get through life, especially as we do the work of spreading the gospel.

VerseD: Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Hosea 10:12, CSB

God calls us to rest, and this call includes showing others the rest we have in Christ. Thus, we call others to the eternal rest in Christ, doing the hard work of the gospel now that we may enjoy eternity together with Him.

VerseD: John 9:37-38

Jesus answered, “You have seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”
“I believe, Lord!” he said, and he worshiped him.

John 9:37-38, CSB

We are saved in Christ alone, so we must have faith in His work on the cross as the Son of God.

VerseD: John 3:21

“But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”

John 3:21, CSB

We are saved in Christ alone, and this salvation is surely the work of God. We join in His work, but He saves by His truth and grace when our faith meets His love.

VerseD: Romans 3:23-24

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus

Romans 3:23-24, ESV

God takes care of us, even in our sin, by providing His grace and forgiveness through the work of Christ to those who have faith.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:10

for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

Hebrews 4:10, ESV‬

God has been preparing a place with no more toil, pain, and sin, and He has invited us through the sacrifice of Christ to enter into that restful place.

VerseD: Proverbs 16:3

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 16:3, ESV

When we seek God, and He walks with us, our goals will be His goals, so we should have no fear of what happens. It is all for His glory.

VerseD: Luke 12:40

“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Luke 12:40, ESV

Our Lord said we show we love Him by obeying His commands. He has said He is coming soon and should be doing the work of spreading the Gospel.

VerseD: Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:23‭-‬24, ESV

With all the differing ideas in our world, we obey the command of God to “work and tend” the land. We don’t answer to people (though we should have answers). We work as worship to God.

VerseD: Matthew 11:28-29

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:28‭-‬29, ESV

Our own work and worries can feel burdensome, but doing the work of Christ’s Kingdom may be hard work but it is eternally rewarding and leads to spiritual rest.