Posts Tagged ‘ Work ’
“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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12, ESV
The fight of faith is to glorify God. That means that we work out salvation and openly seek to grow in Christ to bring others to faith!
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
Psalm 126:5, ESV
Hard work can lead to good results.
Doing the Lord’s work in this life often will be hard, but the eternal rewards are with any sacrifice.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17, ESV
Our love for God is made known in how we do what needs to be done, and even menial tasks we do giving joyful glory to God.
a simple man of God 