Wednesday Reflection, October 14, 2020

Wednesday Reflection, October 14, 2020

The Whole Duty of Man

Much can be said about man’s purpose on earth or any other place he may be allowed to venture. Myles Monroe in talking about unlocking one’s full potential expressed that our purpose here on earth is not to die old but to die finished.

Jesus said, ‘it is finished!’; Paul said, ‘ I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith’ but what might you and I possibly have to say at the end of our life’s journey?

Jesus’ life was one of constant prayer, praise and thanksgiving to His Father. There were absolutely no illusions about what His purpose or duty on earth was.

So very often we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that our focus easily shifts and our priorities aren’t prioritized. Like the mere mortals we are, we forget what or duty is! We forget because we may be trying to get pregnant, meet a deadline, get married, promoted, find a job, make someone love us, get better grades, lead a healthier lifestyle, yada,yada,yada…the bottom line is we forget what our duty is, not in part but the whole of it.

In today’s watchword, we are reminded by Solomon, a perfect example of someone who was distracted by the many attractive offerings of the world and who was also driven by his own passions but who also recognized what was truly important and turned from his folly. Ecclesiastes 12:13, ‘Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone.

Brothers and sisters, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Not until we submit to the Lord, reverencing Him and applying His words to our hearts and lives, will we truly be able to understand that when we ask, and seek and knock we are unlocking the provisions the Lord has already made for each of us. In Acts 10:34-35 Peter said: ‘I truly believe that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.’

Until next week, trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct your path.

Amen

Kerone Lamoth