“And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17 (Amplified Bible)
We have been looking at what submission to the Lordship of Christ should look like in the life of a believer. Yesterday we learned how important it is to receive correction from the Lord and to repent of sin now, not later. In other words we don’t let sin fester.
How interested is God in my complete surrender and submission?
Our verse for today answers that question.
The phrases “…whatever you do…” and “…do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus…” leave room for nothing to be done or said that is not done or said in His name. We all have heard the expression: “The devil is in the details.” Well, that should not be true in the life of a Christ follower because every detail of our lives should be submitted to Him. I know I am taking a little liberty with what that saying is meant to convey be but I hope you get my point. Our submission to the Lordship of Christ rests on us doing and saying EVERYTHING in His name. Of course, we sometimes don’t and that was discussed in yesterday’s blog.
But really, does God care about where I live, what my occupation is or who I marry?
Yes, yes and yes!
This thought makes some people afraid to actually do anything but if you cultivate that relationship with Him in your life where He is able to commune with you He will deliver your soul from death, your eyes from tears and your feet from stumbling in order that you may walk before Him in the land of the living (Psalm 116:8-9 paraphrase).
Colossians 3:17 (Amplified Bible)
We have been looking at what submission to the Lordship of Christ should look like in the life of a believer. Yesterday we learned how important it is to receive correction from the Lord and to repent of sin now, not later. In other words we don’t let sin fester.
How interested is God in my complete surrender and submission?
Our verse for today answers that question.
The phrases “…whatever you do…” and “…do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus…” leave room for nothing to be done or said that is not done or said in His name. We all have heard the expression: “The devil is in the details.” Well, that should not be true in the life of a Christ follower because every detail of our lives should be submitted to Him. I know I am taking a little liberty with what that saying is meant to convey be but I hope you get my point. Our submission to the Lordship of Christ rests on us doing and saying EVERYTHING in His name. Of course, we sometimes don’t and that was discussed in yesterday’s blog.
But really, does God care about where I live, what my occupation is or who I marry?
Yes, yes and yes!
This thought makes some people afraid to actually do anything but if you cultivate that relationship with Him in your life where He is able to commune with you He will deliver your soul from death, your eyes from tears and your feet from stumbling in order that you may walk before Him in the land of the living (Psalm 116:8-9 paraphrase).
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