Haggai 2:4
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts.
Be strong and get to work.
God is with you.
Do not reason, "God is with me, why be or do anything?" That is godless backchat. All labor in the Lord is not in vain, but laziness is. If God is for us, who can stop us? Scripture reasons that the Lord's presence produces enthusiasm, not skepticism. If the Lord is at hand, we ought to be at work. Whenever any reasons the opposite: God is near, let's doze, it ends poorly. Christ's parables highlight the godless recline of those who assume that conclusion.
Because of the grace of God we get to work. We are permitted to work. God gives us purpose and points us in a particular direction. We are privileged to work. God gives us something to do. God provides scope and meaning. We are prompted to work. Far from floating, we paddle. We do not coast along, we crank the accelerator. God's grace gives us more grit, not less. His mighty works on our behalf inspire our best efforts for His glory.
Be strong and get to work.
God is with you.
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