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The Voice Of Duty, June 19
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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