The Work Of Our Hands

The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. - Psalm 112:6


One reason we're left here on earth and not taken to heaven immediately after trusting in Christ for salvation is that God has work for us to do. "Man is immortal," Augustine said, "until his work is done."

The time for our death is not determined by anyone or anything here on earth. That decision is made in the councils of heaven. When we have done all that God has in mind for us to do, then and only then will He take us home - and not one second before. As Paul put it, "David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep" (Acts 13:36).

In the meantime, until God takes us home, there's plenty to do. "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day," Jesus said. "Night is coming when no one can work" (John 9:4). Night is coming when we will once for all close our eyes to be with Him. Each day brings that time a little closer.

As long as we have the light of the day, we must work - not to conquer, acquire, accumulate, and retire, but to make visible the invisible Christ by touching people with His love. We can then be confident that our "labor is not in vain in the Lord" (1 Cor. 15:58). - David H. Roper


If you rely upon God's strength
And live a life that's true,
Then what you do in Jesus' name
Will be His work through you. - D. De Haan

In God's eyes, true greatness is serving others.

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Psalm 112

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments. His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, Gracious, mercful, and righteous. It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgement. For he will never be shaken.

The righteous will be remembered forever. He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever.

His horn will be exalted with honor. The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.

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