SCRIPTURE: Colossians (NIV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
OBSERVATION: Paul was carrying out his service to the body of Christ with the understanding that it was God’s will. He was not working under his own authority. He had not chosen this assignment for himself. He had been chosen for this assignment by God.
APPLICATION: It is important for me to understand that I am a retired pastor writing daily SOAP devotions by the will of God. It is God’s assignment for me. And for 15+ years, during the school year, I was a school bus driver by the will of God. It is God’s assignment. Then on February 9, 2025, as I was listening to our pastor preach about the seasons of life, God clearly said to me, “Your season for bus driving is over.” My assignments come from God, and He can move me at His will. Things were in place at the bus barn that another driver could take my place, so God had worked it all together for good. My assignment is to write the SOAPs as He gives the inspiration. God is over inspiration, distribution and funding. And, I must say, HE IS DOING A GREAT JOB!
Seeing my labor as being God’s affects me in two ways. First, I must carry out my assignment to the best of my ability. I am working for the Lord! Sloppiness is not allowed. God deserves only the best from me.
Second, I can count on His help and provision. It is God’s assignment. It is his work I am doing. I expect that the God of all creation will take care of those doing his will.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, whatever my assignment for today, keep reminding me for Whom I am working. Amen
Pastor Leon
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