Living In The Light

July 7, Faithfulness In All Duties

“Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
—Matthew 25:21 LL 201.1

Great truths must be brought into little things. Practical religion is to be carried into the lowly duties of daily life. The greatest qualification for any person is to obey implicitly the word of the Lord. LL 201.2

Because they are not connected with some directly religious work, many feel that their lives are useless; that they are doing nothing for the advancement of God’s kingdom. But this is a mistake. If their work is that which someone must do, they should not accuse themselves of uselessness in the great household of God. The humblest duties are not to be ignored. Any honest work is a blessing, and faithfulness in it may prove a training for higher trusts. LL 201.3

However lowly, any work done for God with a full surrender of self is as acceptable to Him as the highest service. No offering is small that is given with trueheartedness and gladness of soul. LL 201.4

Wherever we may be, Christ bids us take up the duty that presents itself. If this is in the home, take hold willingly and earnestly to make home a pleasant place. If you are a mother, train your children for Christ. This is as verily a work for God as is that of the minister in the pulpit. If your duty is in the kitchen, seek to be a perfect cook. Prepare food that will be healthful, nourishing, and appetizing. And as you employ the best ingredients in preparing food remember that you are to give your mind the best thoughts. If it is your work to till the soil or to engage in any other trade or occupation, make a success of the present duty. Put your mind on what you are doing. In all your work represent Christ. Do as He would do in your place. LL 201.5

However small your talent, God has a place for it. That one talent, wisely used, will accomplish its appointed work. By faithfulness in little duties, we are to work on the plan of addition, and God will work for us on the plan of multiplication. These littles will become the most precious influences in His work. LL 201.6

Let a living faith run like threads of gold through the performance of even the smallest duties. Then all the daily work will promote Christian growth.— Christ’s Object Lessons , pp. 359, 360. LL 201.7

Further Reflection: : How does work help you grow in your relationship with Christ? LL 201.8