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The Voice of Duty, August 7
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
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The voice of duty is the voice of God—an inborn, heaven-sent guide.
Whether it be pleasing or unpleasing, we are to do the duty that lies directly
in our pathway. If the Lord would have us bear a message to Nineveh, it
will not be pleasing to Him for us to go to Joppa or Capernaum. God has
reasons for sending us to the place to which our feet are directed....
It is the little foxes that spoil the vines, the little neglects, the little
deficiencies, the little dishonesties, the little departures from principle,
that blind the soul and separate it from God.
It is the little things of life that develop the spirit and determine the
character. Those who neglect the little things will not be prepared to
endure severe tests when they are brought to bear upon them. Remember
that the character building is not finished till life ends. Every day a good
or bad brick is placed in the structure. You are either building crookedly
or with the exactness and correctness that will make a beautiful temple
for God. Therefore, in looking for great things to do, neglect not the little
opportunities that come to you day by day. He who neglects the little
things, and yet flatters himself that he is ready to do wonderful things for
the Master, is in danger of failing altogether. Life is made up, not of great
sacrifices and of wonderful achievements, but of little things.
Whatever your hands find to do, do it with your might. Make your
work pleasant with songs of praise. If you would have a clean record in
the books of heaven, never fret or scold. Let your daily prayer be, “Lord,
help me to do my best.... Give me energy and cheerfulness. Help me to
bring into my service the loving ministry of the Saviour.”
Look upon every duty, however humble, as sacred because it is part of
God’s service. Do not allow anything to make you forgetful of God. Bring
Christ into all that you do. Then your lives will be filled with brightness
and thanksgiving. You will do your best, moving forward cheerfully in
the service of the Lord, your hearts filled with His joy.
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