For the Glory of God

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

This verse is basically telling us that everything we do should be done for Gods glory, because as Jadon said earlier we were created to worship God, in the big and important thins, but also in the small seemingly insignificant things. I would like to focus right now on the small things.

All of us have chores around the house, and so often we do them because we are forced to, with an attitude that does not glorify God. It is often really hard to do little things for God because no one notices, or we feel that we could be doing more important things with our time. We read about missionaries who followed God with everything they had. To us their lives and all the things they do for God are exciting and inspiring. We find ourselves wishing that God would use us right now in a world changing way, and maybe some day He will, but as for right now you are part of your family ministry that is equipping you and helping you develop a servant’s heart. Whether you are in the ministry of dinner dished or serving your dog its breakfast, God sees it. No matter how insignificant the job may feel, God is glorified when we do it for Him.

In the beginning of Matthew 6 we are warned not to do things for people so that they can admire and look up to us, but in secret when only God knows about it. It is difficult to be cheerful when we are doing tedious chores, but when we do it to praise God we are showing that we truly have faith in him.

James 2:17

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead.

I am expecting that this is all review, but I just want to encourage you do all things, great and small, to God to give Him glory. The next time you are doing small things around the house, ask yourself what your motivation is.