Mission Accepted

Two weeks ago we discussed the notion that each of us has a God-given assigment. He created a master plan and crafted each person that ever lived with qualities to carry out that agenda. What is the plan? Simple. The Bible is full of references to our ultimate mission: to glorify God in all that we do. Why? Once again, scripture gives us the answer. David writes in Psalms 63:3,"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." God has imparted His divine grace to His creation, and that is reason enough.

Think back to high school. When your teacher assigned a project, you ensured that you understood the parameters, the context in which the project needed to be completed, the due date, what resources were required, and who it could be completed with. Many of us would begin to work on the assignment using our resources in attempt to earn the highest possible grade. Why? Fear of your parents, pride, fear of failure, or desire to succeed in each undertaken endeavor.

If we agree that God has given each of us an assigment, why then do we not attack it with the vigor and enthusiasm that we would a school assigment. Better yet, a project for our career? We want to succeed at work so we can provide for our families. Should we not wake up with the intent of using our God-given talents to provide for our souls?

I contend that the primary reason lies in consequence. If we get fired from our job, we realize a very direct and immediate consequence---no paycheck. However, we often fail to associate consequences with God. We assume that if we sin God will hold us accountable. Shouldn't the same rationale hold true if we fail to exude His glory each day?

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