Joining Jesus in Doing the Work of the Father

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

God's glory should be the reason for all that we do.  Jesus is our model.  In every doctrine that Jesus taught, in every miracle that He performed, in every suffering that He endured and certainly in His death, Jesus Christ lived unto the glory of His Father in heaven.  He came to earth to do the work that the Father gave Him to do and He did it faithfully so that the Father would be glorified.

So too, we have all been called to serve Our Father in heaven here on earth.  Everything that we do is ordained by God.  Every portion of our lives, even our eating, drinking, walking and talking are all for His glory.  But beyond our daily utilities, God has created each of us to serve Him in accordance to the plan that He has for our lives.

Most of us were not called to be theologians or full time ministers.  Most of us were called to be secular laborers or laborers in our homes.  For some of us, aside from our daily labor, the Lord has placed a calling on our lives for some type of spiritual service such as teaching a Bible study, singing in the choir, visiting prisons or assisted living facilities, etc.  For most of the rest of us, our service beyond our daily labors may be quite simple service at the church we attend - child care, parking attendant, usher, etc.  Again, all of these things are ordained by God for His glory and all are held in high esteem by Him.  

Let us strive to find ways to join Jesus in doing the work of the Father.  Let us find pleasure in all works, no matter how big or small they may be.  Let all our works be done for the glory of Our Heavenly Father.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You allow the least of us in the least of ways to bring glory to Your name.  We rejoice in knowing that You have created us for this purpose.  We bless the name of Jesus who accepted His calling as Our Savior and fulfilled it completely to the end of His days on earth.  We pray, Lord, that the Holy Spirit will guide us and inspire us in finding all the ways that You have planned for us to serve You.  May our every act be consecrated by our holy motives to glorify You.  We ask all these things in the name of Our Glorious Lord, Jesus Christ.