Jesus spent time in the church as a child growing up; the church and neighborhood had high expectations for him. They watched him follow the pathway that they wanted him to follow. Then they realized that he was not altogether what they wanted. Nothing that he did then, no matter how good, mattered to those in leadership or to those with influence; it all seemed wrong, and they wanted him out of the way. His crime? Not doing what they wanted and expected of him.
Jesus was quite happy and content doing what he did. So remember, life is but for a period of time, and we don’t know for how long. Therefore, whatever you choose to do, be like Christ, be content and happy doing it, and find joy along the way by helping someone in need. There will always be those who despise what you do, so keep God in your heart and do that which brings contentment and peace of mind.
This is today’s crosspoint. Have a blessed day!
Accompanying Bible Verses:
- Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV): “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
- Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV): “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
- Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV): “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
