“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. But ye brethren, be not weary in well doing” (2 Thessalonians 3:11-13).
The Living Bible offers this rendition of these verses: “Yet we hear that some of you are living in laziness, refusing to work and wasting your time in gossiping. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we appeal to such people—we command them—to quiet down, get to work, and earn their own living. And to the rest of you I say, dear brothers, never be tired of doing right.”
I never see a place in God’s Word that says we are to sit down and quit. Even when you feel you are spread very thin, don’t become so overwhelmed that you want to give up. Slow down, but don’t quit. Your theme song, as a child of God, should be “We’ll Work ‘Til Jesus Comes.”
Others who see your zeal can’t help but notice. This will encourage them to “be not weary in well doing.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: The Hanna Project is now assembling team members for upcoming summer projects. Pray that people will respond to God’s leading and sign on for these journeys.
