Newness

So, I'm at work again. Like anything's changed. There's always something, some work, to be done. But, I won't complain. Half of the day I spent doing much of nothing. Anyway, I don't have anything specific to write about. It will be nice to fit something with the preconceived title.

Thank God for newness. The same old, traditional, tried on and used to things are too heavy to carry in any walk. To keep moving forward, there must be new places, faces and happenings to be seen. Although some things aren't new to everyone, don't let that hinder you from getting yours! Nothing's new to God anyway. However, He's in the business of making newness happen on a daily basis.

Unfortunately, there are too many shiftless and stubborn people in this world. Not that I'm justified for lazying around today, but there are careers made of doing nothing. Some folk just work at underachieving. We'll find that this is absolutely contrary to the will of God. Just as He works, we must work. Labor may not be the most rewarding thing at times, but it can be enjoyable and sustainable, to an extent. I'm definitely digressing, but dig with me. What is the end of our labor? Whatever it is that we work for, what is the end of it? Food on the table, coats on our kids in the cold, the new Jordans; a promotion, happiness, attention from the opposite sex, or praise of our peers? What, if at all, drives man to do the things he does?

Indeed, there's some sort of expectation or desired result of everything we do. Through experience I've learned (still learning) that it's best to evaluate every intention for each decision that I make. Even the best intentions, though, may have detrimental effects to follow. That's why they must be made with the leadership of Jesus! He knows (is) the best for us, and it's all because of Him that we're working in the first place. Acceptance in Him is not always the most labor-intensive job, but it requires a whole-hearted, committed and enthusiastic lifelong effort.

So, when we recognize the intentions of our actions, or their desired outcomes, perhaps there will be more work to be done. Every new day presents new tasks, obstacles and opportunities. Let us not labor with the same attitude of yesterday, which will lead to indifference towards the mission. The mission from Heaven requires diligence to enter into the never-ending presence of joy with Jesus, which is the ultimate and most-satisfying reward! Be refreshed, renewed and restored in your God-given tasks.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6


I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Psalm 32:8

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in van in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58


Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

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