"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints." -Colossians 1:24-26 ESV
All that we have and all that we do comes from God's provisions. In the Christian life, the purpose of all things is to bring glory to the triune God. God has saved us and called us through our one and only Savior Jesus Christ. Because of our salvation in Christ we overflow with love and gratitude for the purposes and works of God that we have the privilege of being a part of. This passage is a great reminder that the follower of Christ must be diligent to carry out the continued work of God. The work is joining God's work through our specific callings. We are called to specific purposes with our specific circumstances out of the grace of God. Understanding the responsibility of serving the Lord with all that He has provided is important for daily devotion to Him. This allows us to see the world and the details of our lives as important for the will of God to be revealed to those around us. Joy comes because we are also communing with the Lord in a worshipful manner when we utilize our gifts and placement to live out and speak the Word of God. If our concentration is on fulfilling our calling then we can rejoice in the knowledge of pleasing the Lord no matter our circumstances. Nothing pleases God more than His people serving for His glory. The challenge today is seeing who you are in Christ and what has been provided to you for the Glory of God. Believer, live to make the Word of God fully known today!
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