Committing to The Lord All We Do

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." - Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)

As believers, we must be cautious of a challenging tendency: falling into the trap of separating our experiences into the "Christian" and the secular, the spiritual and the mundane.

Falling into this practice leads us to regard our time at church and spiritual activities as sacred, while our work, sports, hobbies and other everyday tasks are viewed as secular. But we are called to see every area of our lives as an opportunity to glorify God.

When we commit all we do, all we work on, and all we enjoy to the Lord, we acknowledge His sovereignty over every aspect of our lives. We can live life with the mindset of serving the Lord in every task, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

Jesus compared His disciples to salt and light in this world (Matthew 5:13-16). Salt adds flavor and preserves, while light illuminates darkness. We are called to add the flavor and shine the light of Christ in every circumstance.

Jesus also illustrated this unity of purpose with the parable of the lamp. He said, "No one lights a lamp and then hides it under a basket or a bed. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house" (Luke 8:16). We are challenged to shine the light of Jesus in every area of our lives. Hiding this light under the 'bed' of our perceived secular activities contradicts His calling.

God has placed each of us in our respective spheres of influence, for a special purpose: His redemptive purpose for the world. And our lives are living testimonies of God's grace at work in us.

Power of 4 Discussion Question:

How can you commit all your life to the Lord, viewing all aspects of it as opportunities to glorify Him and further His Kingdom?

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