Dear Ones,
Hope you have to a giving and grateful day. Sorry I am so late today but had computer problems. We just got home from the Geeks and it seems like our Lenovo computers are having trouble with windows 11update and will continue until update is accepted.  I have Women’s Bible study tonight!
 Devotions from Judy’s heart
Do we take seriously that as a Christian we are servants of Christ and are to do whatever work He calls us to do? I was reading in my devotions from Luke 17:7-10, where Jesus told his disciples the story about a servant coming in from the field, and it was not likely the that the owner would take his coat and tell him to sit down at the table to eat. No, he would more apt to tell him to prepare dinner, change his clothes and wait table for him, and later go to the kitchen and have his supper. He asks his disciples if the servant will get thanked for doing what was expected of him. No, most likely not. Jeus said it would be much the same for them. When they’ve done what the Master has assigned, they can matter-of-factly say, “The work is done. What we were told to do, we did.” In other words, we have done what was assigned to us and simply accomplished what was our duty.

How many times might we hear Christians complain about how busy they are doing work for God? Maybe they don’t come right out and say it, but they are wishing to have more free time and not so many Kingdom responsibilities. We might ask ourselves what our attitude is towards doing work for Him. Do we feel we should be waited on rather than helping and serving others? I know when I worked for my aunt’s family, I didn’t sit down until the meal was served, or relaxed until after the children were bathed, prayers said and in bed. I only did what my aunt asked of me and knew that was my job. No complaints, it was what I was given to do.

As Christ followers, we are given work to do in light of the coming of His kingdom. We are to help the poor and vulnerable, show hospitality, care for widows and orphans, give generously as the Holy Spirit directs us, visit the sick and pray for them, preach, teach and share Jesus, etc. These aren’t just things to do if we feel in the mood to do them, but these are commands from our Lord. Even in our everyday jobs, we are to be lights and bring glory to our Master. Let us remember we are servants ready to do His will with joy.

Challenge for today: Be ready to do whatever the Holy Spirit prompts you to do and do it with a heart of love.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy