Connected in The Word 2-19-26
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6
By now you should all know that our Lenten sermon series this weekend, “Whatever You Do” will be rooted in Colossians 3:17. You’ve heard me say many times that God is at work in us and through us to love others and care for creation as we faithfully fulfill our various vocations in life. This Truth of Scripture brings meaning, peace, and joy to our lives as we do whatever work God has set before us. As believers in Jesus, our work done in faith is holy and pleasing to God no matter how trivial or mundane it might seem to us. I’ve kind of beat this idea to death, so now it’s time to move a little deeper.
Each week in Lent we will look at another Truth of Scripture in light of Colossians 3:17 and the doctrine of vocation. This coming weekend our focus will be, “Whatever You Do: There will be sin!” Yup, you heard that correctly. On this side of glory, we must acknowledge the reality of the sin in the world and the sin in our own hearts. So, what impact does that have on our vocations in life? It means that even though you can find peace, meaning, and joy in “Whatever You Do”, there will still be suffering, sacrifice, and a cross to bear in “Whatever You Do.” It also means that you might need to ask for forgiveness or give forgiveness in the context of your vocation.
Two of my favorite vocations in life are “Husband” and “Dad” and I find tremendous peace, meaning, and joy as I fulfill those vocations. But even in these glorious vocations where I get to “do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” – There is sin! Therefore, confession and forgiveness are part of my life as a husband and as a dad. It means that sometimes being a husband and a dad includes tears, difficult conversations, and sleepless nights. But even in these moments, and I might even say especially in these moments, I can rejoice that God is at work in me and through me. Please join me this Lenten Season as we remember, “Whatever You Do – God’s Love Through You!”
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