Always At His Work!

In John 5, the religious leaders were persecuting Jesus because He was "doing these things on the Sabbath."  Jesus made it clear that He was on a mission, not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28).  Jesus made it clear to the religious leaders of His day that He came to do the Father's work and that His Father was always working.  Jesus says in John 5:17, "My Father is ALWAYS AT HIS WORK to this very day, and I too am working."  I love this passage of Scripture, and it helps me in every area of my life.  I know that God is ALWAYS AT HIS WORK in my life, and it is always for His good purposes.  It does not mean that I will always feel good when He is working or that I will always understand when He is working.  It does not mean that I will even see His work at all times.  However, I know the truth of His Word, and His truth directs my feelings and my sight.  I know that God's purposes are always good, always right, and always eternal.  He has set eternity in my heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11).  Romans 8:28 tells me an important truth, as well, that I need to cling to and exercise in this life: "And we know that in all things GOD WORKS for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose."  Don't you love that?!?!  GOD WORKS!!!

I don't know what you are struggling with today in your life.  Maybe you are struggling with feelings of abandonment or worthlessness or hopelessness.  Maybe you are struggling at home, at school, at work, or at church.  Know this truth: God loves you, and God is ALWAYS AT HIS WORK in your life...and it is for good for those who love him and are called according to His purpose!  Cling to this truth in your life today!  Exercise this truth in your life today!