-November 27, 2021-
Good morning, happy Saturday,
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.”
(Ecclesiastes 9:10).
A happy man is a busy man, and a busy man is a happy man. This is true in the world, and especially in the Lord’s work. I try to live this way every day of my life. It makes the days go more quickly and brings me great joy. If I see something that needs to be done, I do it with the strength God has given me.
My mother used to always quote the saying, “Busy hands are happy hands. She worked for over 30 years for AT&T, then took retirement, then she opened her own business as a travel agent and worked for another 25 years, and is now fully retired. She is about to have her 94th birthday next week.
Hard work is fulfilling and satisfying indeed, but the Lord’s service even more so than anything else. When Jesus was in the world, He worked very hard as carpenter in Nazareth. Then at the age of 30 began His earthly ministry. He got up very early every morning and spent time in prayer. He came to do the Father’s will and He did it. I am sure He got tired and weary, but He kept on going. Wherever He went He covered a lot of miles. He healed and helped so many.
God gave us two hands to use. We just have to be available for His service. Yesterday is past, we can’t change it; tomorrow is future and we are not certain of it; but today we have to serve our Lord. I really believe the Lord has given me strength even as a young senior of 64. I served the Lord for many years while working at secular jobs. Now I am retired from work but never retired from the Lord’s work. They say “Time flies when you are having fun.” That is true, but even more, time flies with great joy when serving Jesus.
We all have ministries, but even if you don’t have a ministry in the church, we can still serve the Lord. Solomon tells us “whatever our hand finds to do, do it with your might…” Time is short, life is short, let’s get busy and stay busy. Sylvia, our pastor’s wife always says, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person.” Busy people for the Lord will get it done, faithfully and without complaint or excuses.
Have a blessed day using your two hands to meet needs, help people, and be hardworking servants. Stay safe and healthy.
In His grace,
Dean
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