Work While it is Day...It's Almost Night

Scriptures to read: John 9:4; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 3:23

While Jesus was healing a blind man, He made a statement. He said that “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.”

Several years ago, I attended a mens conference where that scripture was the theme of the conference. Well, here we are about 7 years later. How much darker is it now? How close are we to the night when no one can work?

What about the work? What work is Jesus talking about? In Matthew, Jesus does mention something about making disciples. Maybe that's a part of it.

How can we apply this practically? There are churches in my area that support homeless outreaches, community meals, etc. Right now there is a church that is trying to organize an outreach in the form of a free concert to reach the unsaved. Maybe these are some of the things that one could step out in faith and support. Go to the homeless outreach and sit down with the people there. Offer to pray with them. Listen to them. Pray for God's guidance as you are listening to them. It could be that the church who is sponsoring the concert needs volunteers. Some to help promote the concert. Some to act as counselors. Maybe some to be available to pray for the event. It's time that we as the body of Christ start acting like the body of Christ.

Another thing to consider when it comes to the darkness....In the last two elections, many christians opted to not vote and “sit out” the election. Whatever one decides to do during this election should be guided by our Lord and prayer. (See Colossians 3:23). The main thing to consider about the selection of candidates is which one is closest to our biblical values? None of them are going to be spot on with that. But we should still “speak our voice” with our vote. How would the founding fathers of our country act?

In whatever we do, the real driving desire of our hearts should be wanting to hear our heavenly Father say “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord”.

In Christ our Lord,

Don