Colossians 3:23-24 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
In this chapter we are encouraged, as born again believers, to keep our minds set on the things above, and not on this world and its ways. Why? Because we are Christ's, and as such we are new creatures with new ways and new attitudes. That means that we no longer behave like we used to. Instead, as God changes us from within, it should be reflected outwardly by the way we do things and the attitude in which we do them. The Apostle Paul sums it up with these words, "Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." In other words, anything we are called to do, we are to do it in a way that honors God. However, it's not only about our actions, it is also about our motives and attitudes. Far too often we do what we do, but we have the wrong attitude and selfish motives. As we live out our salvation with fear and trembling, we are to do so with love and humility. We are to have a reverent fear for the Lord, and know that the reward for our obedience will come from Him, not man. That means that we may not always see that reward here, but we will see it one day when we stand before our Lord. He ends this chapter with a serious warning for those of us who choose disobedience and the wrong actions and attitudes. In verse 25 he ends this chapter with these words, "But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality." So, my question for us today is this, "How will we represent Jesus today? Will our actions and attitudes honor Him and gain us good rewards?"
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).
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