In what ways can we seek to complete God's work daily? The Verse That Frames Our Day “Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.’” (John 4:34) Our Daily Sustenance: Doing His Will • Jesus equates obedience with food—something needed constantly, not occasionally. • We thrive spiritually only when we treat God’s will as essential nourishment. Start With Submission • Present your body “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1). • Begin each morning acknowledging, “Lord, Your agenda over mine.” Stay Focused on the Mission • “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:10) • Ask: What tasks has God already placed before me—family duties, job responsibilities, church service, neighborly kindness? Those are today’s mission field. Serve With Compassionate Actions • “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) • Simple acts—making a meal, visiting the sick, giving generously—display the heart of the Father. Speak the Gospel Boldly • The harvest Jesus saw in Samaria still surrounds us. “Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) • Share a testimony, hand out a tract, invite someone to read John’s Gospel with you. Strengthen Fellow Believers • “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not forsaking our meeting together.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Encourage, text a verse, pray with a friend; we finish the work together. Steward Time and Talents Wisely • “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Colossians 3:17) • Plan the day; block time for tasks that advance God’s purposes rather than merely scrolling or drifting. Stay Nourished in the Word and Prayer • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Intake Scripture, then pray it back to God so that His priorities shape your requests. Stand Firm in Holiness • “Be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) • Reject sin quickly; unresolved sin blurs the sense of mission and saps strength. See the Harvest, Not the Hindrances • Jesus told the disciples, “Look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.” (John 4:35) • Instead of saying, “Maybe later,” look for ripe opportunities today—in the break room, classroom, checkout line. Finishing Well, One Day at a Time • Jesus could claim, “I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.” (John 17:4) • Our aim: lay our heads down each night able to whisper, “Father, I did the work You assigned for this day.” |
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