Doing Nothing for God

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.”   Colossians 3:17 NKJV

There is a problem in our world today that is unique to our time. It is the problem of idle time. Whether it is retirement, underemployment or the increased availability of free time from regular labor, we simply find too much time to be idle. If we are old enough to have heard ancient adages we know that the devil loves idle hands and idle minds. Certainly we can be thankful that we are not compelled to work twelve hour days six days a week like our ancestors, but that blessing has brought with it a curse of idleness.

Paul tells us to be doing something. Doing nothing is really doing something, but in a very negative way. Imagine someone saying, “I am doing nothing for God.” Paul says that in doing something, anything, we are to be mindful of God and do it for His glory. We can play with our grandchildren for the glory of God. We can recreate with God in mind by asking ourselves if He would enjoy the content of our recreation. We can visit with our neighbors with God in mind. We can use whatever time God has given us, work time, idle time, family time, to glorify God. Just let it not be said of us, “I am doing nothing for God.”

Dear Father, You are the author of work and rest. Help us to do both for your glory. Amen.

                                              The Friday (Saturday) Benediction

Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend.  Amen

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