Prioritizing God's Work

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Prioritizing God's work is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of placing God's will and purposes above personal interests and desires. As seen in Matthew 6:33, Jesus teaches his followers to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness," indicating that God's work should be the primary focus of a believer's life. This prioritization is also reflected in Colossians 3:2, which instructs believers to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things," and is further reinforced by the example of Jesus, who declared in John 4:34 that "my food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." By prioritizing God's work, Christians demonstrate their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes and living a life that honors and glorifies Him.

The Time Is Shortened

T. Austin-Sparks

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the urgency of the Christian life, drawing from Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, where he highlights the brevity of time and the need to prioritize spiritual matters over earthly concerns. Paul, aware of the distractions and inconsistencies within the Corinthian c

1 John 2:17

“The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.”

1 Corinthians 7:31

“and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.”

Romans 13:11

“And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

James 4:13

“Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit." You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that." As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.”

Hebrews 13:13

“Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.”