It’s been a long and busy day, so only a short post. But a very apt post considering how much work I’ve fitted in…
Like 10: 20 says ‘Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.’
This is Jesus talking to his 72 followers. He had sent them off to do what they had seen him doing and they had come back talking about what they had achieved. You can almost imagine the hubbub of chatter as they compare notes with each other, almost boasting about what they’ve just done. Here Jesus is quick to remind them that if they subdued a thousand spirits or no spirits, the thing to rejoice in is that their claimed by God.
Our works are not the main focus, God is. Whether we succeed or fail, our names are still written in heaven. Are we ever tempted to be like those 72 followers, boasting and comparing, focusing on works? How often do we fall into the trap of comparison? How often do we allow failure to define us? How often do we brag about success?
How often do we choose God over our achievements?
So after a day of being busy and achieving a lot, I just needed to remind myself that my worth is not based on work.
Someone wise once said to me: At the end of the day, God says do you love me?
Yes, I do.
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