{"id":44966,"date":"2021-01-15T17:03:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=44966"},"modified":"2025-05-09T00:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:05:49","slug":"are-you-doing-gods-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2021\/01\/15\/are-you-doing-gods-work\/","title":{"rendered":"ARE YOU DOING GOD\u2019S WORK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In <\/span>Mark 13:32\u201337<\/em>, Jesus gives a powerful warning and a calling to responsibility:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBut about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.\u201d<\/em> (Mark 13:32\u201333, NIV<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jesus compares His return to a man going on a journey, who leaves his house under the care of his servants, assigning each one a specific task. He especially commands the gatekeeper to keep watch. The message is clear: though Jesus has gone to the Father, He will return\u2014and when He does, He expects to find us faithfully doing the work He gave us.<\/p>\n

The \u201chouse\u201d in this parable symbolizes God\u2019s household, which is the Church. However, the Church is not a building\u2014it is the people of God. According to Colossians 1:13<\/em>, believers are those who have been \u201crescued from the dominion of darkness and brought into the kingdom of the Son he loves.\u201d We are called out of sin and into a relationship with Christ, and that makes us members of His household (Ephesians 2:19\u201322<\/em>).<\/p>\n

When Jesus says the master assigned \u201ceach one their work\u201d (Mark 13:34<\/em>), He is telling us that every believer has a role in His kingdom. God never calls anyone to be idle. Just as in a family or workplace, everyone has a function, and each task matters.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…\u201d<\/em> (Romans 12:6<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Whether your role is preaching, praying, cleaning, teaching, encouraging, guarding, or giving\u2014your faithfulness matters to God. If your job is to maintain cleanliness in God\u2019s house, do it with joy and consistency. If your job is to protect and watch, be spiritually alert.<\/p>\n

We must remember that spiritual gifts are not for our personal glory. A security guard is not given a uniform and a weapon to show off, but to protect. Similarly, God does not give us gifts\u2014whether it’s prophecy, teaching, or a voice for singing\u2014to make us proud or superior. They are given so we can serve one another in love (1 Peter 4:10<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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\u201cNow to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 12:7<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So if God gave you a good singing voice, it wasn\u2019t to elevate you over others or make you popular. It\u2019s so you can lead people to worship, repentance, and deeper relationship with God. When you sing, others are edified, and God is glorified. That\u2019s the purpose of your gift.<\/p>\n

Jesus expects to return and find us using our gifts faithfully:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s like a man going away: he leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task…\u201d<\/em> (Mark 13:34<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This means we are being tested in our faithfulness. God is watching how we use what He\u2019s given us. Our time, energy, talents, and opportunities\u2014all of these are part of the work He has entrusted to us.<\/p>\n

Jesus also reminds us that He is coming soon\u2014and He\u2019s bringing rewards with Him:<\/p>\n

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\u201cLook, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.\u201d<\/em> (Revelation 22:12<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is not the time to be careless with our calling or waste the grace we’ve received. The time is short, and the work is urgent. It\u2019s not a time to say \u201cI\u2019ll repent tomorrow,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll serve God later.\u201d The right time is now (2 Corinthians 6:2<\/em>).<\/p>\n

And if you haven\u2019t given your life to Jesus yet, you can\u2019t serve in His kingdom. You can’t work for a company you haven’t joined. When you surrender to Christ, you are spiritually \u201chired\u201d into His kingdom\u2014adopted into His family (John 1:12<\/em>). The Holy Spirit will then guide you into your purpose and give you gifts to serve.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to give your life to Jesus, don\u2019t wait. Repent sincerely, turn away from your sins, and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you need help with this step, reach out\u2014we are ready to walk with you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re already saved but you\u2019re unsure of your gift or calling, we can also help you discover what grace God has placed in your life.<\/p>\n

Finally, remember Jesus’ words in Luke 9:23<\/em>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Following Jesus is not a one-time decision. It\u2019s a daily commitment\u2014a lifestyle of faith, self-denial, and service.<\/p>\n

So, are you doing God\u2019s work? When He returns, will He find you faithfully serving in your role?<\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Lord give us the grace to stay awake, to serve faithfully, and to finish well.<\/p>\n

God bless you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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