Live for the Day You See Jesus

Written by East-West Staff

Read John 17:4-8.

Jesus’ earthly ministry lasted about three years. From what He shared in this brief time, His activities included …

Work to do (John 17:4)
People to reach (John 17:6)
Words to speak (John 17:8)

I think these points are reflected in our responsibility as those who’ve been captured by Christ. We have a mission to bear fruit and that involves work to do, people to reach, and words to speak. Jesus told us that we are His witnesses and that we’re supposed to go and make disciples (Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19). This should be the focus of our daily activities.

Everything we do—every word, every action, and every attitude—plays forward. The works we do, the words we speak, and the people we engage daily have huge implications.

Could this be why the Apostle Paul wrote, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him … Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:17, 23)?

So, my brothers and sisters, may we live today for the day we see Jesus. May we work and speak the message of His great love to those God places in our lives today.

Precious Jesus, may we be faithful to be Your witnesses in the work we do, the people we reach, and the words we speak today. Amen.

-from John Maisel, Founder and Chairman Emeritus