God is so good to all of us that we cannot afford to be slothful concerning Him. Just in case you don’t know the meaning of slothful, here it is. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines slothful as a person who is lazy, inactive, sluggish, or highly disinclined to work or exert effort. Now you know. In our relationship with God, we must make Him the center of our lives. With that being said, we will put Him first above all else and dedicate our lives to righteousness and holiness. God is an ever-present on-time God. Imagine if He is slow-rolling when we are in danger or seriously ill, or lacking provisions. Where will we be? Possibly dead or in dire need. “No Time For Slothfulness!”
Slothfulness, if unchecked, often leads to spiritual decay. Anything that is full of decay is good for nothing. Accordingly, God cannot use us in the building of His kingdom if we are not good soldiers and workers in the vineyard. On the natural side of life, who wants a close relationship with, or even to marry, a lazy person? Without a doubt, their laziness will also impact your life. Hence, with God, it is the same thing. He wants us to give our best to Him, even when the way seems hard for us. Perserverance is of utmost importance in our relationship with our Father. Additionally, giving Him our reasonable service is reasonable and a requirement of discipleship. “No Time For Slothfulness!”
As I end, I conclude with these words. Time is running out on all of us. Either Jesus will come back soon, or each day we live will bring us closer to our departure from earth. In any case, we need to step up and run for Jesus as our lives depend on it, and they do. I am more determined than ever to have a close walk with the Lord. Despite any trials, tribulations, pain, or heartache that may come, I trust Jesus to bring me through. His healing, grace, and mercy are keeping me, and I will not be slothful in serving Him. Is He doing anything for you? “No Time For Slothfulness!” The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom, it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. Proverbs 26:15. I’ll return next week with a new post, “Pushing Through!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie