God's Glory Church

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:17

When Jeff was fourteen, his mother took him to a concert by the famous singer BJ Thomas. Like many other musicians of the time, Thomas led a lavish lifestyle during his tours. But then he and his wife converted to Jesus Christ. Their lives changed radically.

At the concert, the singer went out to an enthusiastic audience and sang several well-known songs, when suddenly someone shouted from the hall: “BJ! Sing for Jesus!” He answered without the slightest delay: “I have already sung four songs for Him.”

It was decades ago, but Jeff still remembers the moment when he realized that everything in our lives should be for Christ. Even things that may seem unrelated to faith.

Sometimes we are tempted to divide our affairs into spiritual and non-spiritual. Reading the Bible, sharing testimony, singing hymns is spiritual. Cutting the lawn, going for a run, singing a “non-Christian” song is not spiritual.

The Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Colossians reminds us that the Word of Christ abides in us if we teach one another, sing and give thanks (Col. 3:16). But this is how he continues his opinion in the next verse: “And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the Name of the Lord Jesus” (v. 17).

Everything must be done for Him without exception.

How can you do all things in the name of Jesus Christ? How can you allow God to use your words and deeds for His glory?

Loving God, help me to submit everything I do and say to You.

By Cindy Hess Kasper