Work Day

John 14:10 English Standard Version (ESV) Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works.

The most important part of this verse is that the Father does the work. Jesus does not take credit for the power of God working in Him and thru Him. So why is it we feel like we have done something?

We are being conformed into the image of Christ and as such those things which He demonstrated will be seen in us as long as we walk humbly with God. Praise God for all He does in us and thru us. The first work in us is to create a child of God in a deep personal relationship. Then as we mature we are fortunate to see God at work. Being in His presence as He works does not mean that we should take any credit for what God does.

2 Samuel 6:6-7 English Standard Version (ESV)

And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error, and he died there beside the ark of God.

God doesn’t need our help to protect what is His. When we touch a Holy thing, we pollute it. Just like Uzzah we want to reach out and touch His work in order to say “I helped.”

I am reminded of take your child to work day. The boss never intended for the child to operate dangerous equipment. The child was there is observe and appreciate the father’s work.

The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. Lam. 3:22

God is always at work.

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