Scripture to Read: Colossians 3:17
The section of Scripture God has had us focus on in these devotions over the past 6 days has taught us what our lives must look like if we have truly surrendered to Christ as Lord. We will not do this perfectly, but we ought to be maturing so that Christ’s characteristics are ever growing in and through every area of our lives. That is why God had Paul write this in Colossians 3:17, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” God did not, and still does not, want any of us to miss the fact that our lives should look different from those who are still lost in their sin—God clearly says that whatever we do, that includes everything, no matter what it might be. If we do something by sharing a spoken word, if we do something by accomplishing some task, again, no matter what it is, we must do it in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, being ever mindful that we are completely dependent upon Him in everything we do and say. That also means that those around us should be able to see the difference in our lives in comparison to those who do not have Christ. We should look, sound, and act differently in our jobs, at school, in our homes, in our relationships, and the list could go on. God gives us His Holy Spirit to be able to do what He’s commanded. We just need to obey Him.
Challenge & Application
When you consider your life each day, how are you choosing to do everything in the name of Christ so that you represent Him well?
Would the people you work with, go to school with, live with, and are friends with describe you as a Christ follower? Why or why not?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!