Tuesday, Dec 10

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) – “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

Galatians 5:22-23a (NLT) – “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

Message: If you are like many, you probably started today with a list of “to-dos.” You likely grabbed a Starbucks peppermint mocha with a slice of coffee cake, and completed a text all while sitting in the drive-in line. If traffic is good, you can drop the shirts off at the cleaners and still make the dentist on time. And so, you are off on another day checking off the “to-dos” one by one.

So, what is your Why? You know, your purpose for the day?

Things must get done, especially during the busy Christmas season when your days are full. Starting every day by remembering we are created as God’s masterpiece to do the good things He has planned can bring joy into the mix. Serving Him, as we go about the day, gives purpose to every item on the “to-do” list.

A beautiful way to understand this is to leave behind evidence of the fruits of the Spirit as you serve Jesus throughout the day. The fruits are not separate from the tasks, but are the evidence you leave that makes our service Christ like. As you go about your day ask the Holy Spirit to make known to you ways to show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control to all you meet.

Serving Christ daily is “your Why”. Serving Him is why we do the things we do. At the end of your day you will have completed your task, served Jesus and left just a little of His Love behind.

If you are still not sure about your “Why?”, you might want to check out the video by Michael Jr. which explains how “knowing your Why? Makes your What more impactful because you are walking towards, or walking in your Purpose.”¹

Michael, Jr

Prayer: Father the world and the flesh pull me in many directions. Forgive me when I allow the busyness of the Advent season to take my eyes from You. I pray, Father, when I meet others, they see only You and not me. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

John Berry
Georgianna Church
Merritt Island, Florida