November 12, 2012 (Job 37-38; 1 Corinthians 12)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.” 1 Corinthians 12:6 NLT
Observation: God does many things in many different ways using many different people or things. He waters the ground using rain and warms the earth with the sun. He delivers a strong message of repentance through one, while a tender message of grace through another. He uses strong and courageous men to fight wars and win battles, while using sensitive and intelligent men to perform tedious surgeries. God is not bound in any capacity. He can use what He pleases, when He pleases, how He pleases. All creation belongs to Him and is ultimately under His control. Although He uses many different tools, He’s still the one that performs all the work.
Application: When is the last time you heard someone boast of the great work they’re doing for the Lord? Probably last Sunday. The Word of God teaches us that from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So the words we choose, reflects the feelings within our heart. Far too often, I believe, we misunderstand our position in Christ. We become boastful and prideful so easily without even realizing it. We hold our head up high and look down our nose at those that are called to a more lowly work than us. We are a better worker, that’s why God chose us to do great works, while others He can only use to accomplish small task. We forget that it’s Him that’s doing the work in, and through, us. We are merely tools He privileges to be involved in the process. Much work gets done in many different ways, but it is the same God that performs all the work and He deserves all the praise and glory!
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for Your blessings. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me every day. Thank You for the work You do and the privilege You give me to be involved. Remind me to always give You the credit and glory for what You do. Give me wisdom to know what’s right and the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s hard. In Jesus name, Amen!