What is Your Responsibility to God?

           Responsibility. We each have a responsibility to God—our Creator, Savior, Lord, Protector, Redeemer, and Friend. Actually, the list of God’s attributes is endless and has filled many books. We’ll just start with those. Most of all, He holds us accountable for our actions. Paul wrote about this in Romans.

For the Scriptures say, "'As surely as I live,' says the LORD, 'every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.'" Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. Romans 14:11-12

By giving a personal account, we are being held accountable for our thoughts, words, and actions. That should encourage each of us to be careful about what we even think, say, and do—day in and day out.  

Constantly and consistently. Can you be accountable to God in all of that?

           

Caption on the wall at the House of David.
Jerusalem, Israel

God expects us, just like He did of Abraham, to obey Him. Sure, we haven’t had a personal encounter with God like Abraham did—but we do meet with God each time we read His word—which should be every day. God promised to make a great nation of Abraham’s descendants, and He surely has done that. In return, God expected Abraham to keep the covenant—to obey. What does it mean to obey God?

            It is recorded in the book of Luke when Jesus spoke to a crowd and then His disciples about faithfulness including that the servant of the master (us) has the responsibility to managing or influencing others for the Lord. For me, it is writing this blog to tell others about Jesus and to encourage them in their walk with the Lord. Consider what you do for the Lord. Initially, you may have to think about how you see Jesus working in your life—and how you are responding to what you feel He wants you to do. You know that He expects your obedience to the commandments—love God and love others. Then what specific actions do you do to satisfy that directive? The choice is yours to listen and obey. How are you doing with that?

           

Then God said to Abraham, "Your responsibility is to obey the terms of the covenant. You and all your descendants have this continual responsibility.” Genesis 17:9

 

And the Lord replied, "A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.” Luke 12:42

 

Prayer – Lord Jesus, inspire me to be more responsive and responsible to You. I know the day will come when I will be held accountable for all my actions—but I want to please You now, too.

 

Meditate. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ For we don't live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it's to honor the Lord. And if we die, it's to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and rose again for this very purpose--to be Lord both of the living and of the dead. Romans 14:7-9

 

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