The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
Romans 12:11- 12
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (HCSB)
I am really enjoying Romans 12, and I hope you are too! There is so much that pertains to our daily lives in these verses. In verse 11 we see God’s direction to us to be diligent, and to not be found lacking this quality. Well, what is diligence? Well according to Webster’s dictionary it is; “The attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract.)” Are you part of a contract?
Luke tells us a story about our contract in Luke 20:22, it says this; “In the same way He also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant established by My blood; it is shed for you.” Jesus established a way for us by His Precious Blood that confirmed this contract, not with the blood of a goat or an animal, but by His Blood, which placed an eternal seal on our salvation.
So diligence is having a fervent spirit within me that maintains and directs my life according to what Jesus requires of me as a partaker in the faith. Paul tells us in Philemon verse 6 that our faithful participation will shows us everything good that is in us for the Glory of Christ. It will make us effective in service to our Savior…God Bless.
Pastor William
Confucius (BC 551-479, Chinese ethical teacher, philosopher)
Romans 12:11- 12
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (HCSB)
I am really enjoying Romans 12, and I hope you are too! There is so much that pertains to our daily lives in these verses. In verse 11 we see God’s direction to us to be diligent, and to not be found lacking this quality. Well, what is diligence? Well according to Webster’s dictionary it is; “The attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract.)” Are you part of a contract?
Luke tells us a story about our contract in Luke 20:22, it says this; “In the same way He also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant established by My blood; it is shed for you.” Jesus established a way for us by His Precious Blood that confirmed this contract, not with the blood of a goat or an animal, but by His Blood, which placed an eternal seal on our salvation.
So diligence is having a fervent spirit within me that maintains and directs my life according to what Jesus requires of me as a partaker in the faith. Paul tells us in Philemon verse 6 that our faithful participation will shows us everything good that is in us for the Glory of Christ. It will make us effective in service to our Savior…God Bless.
Pastor William
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