God's Own Work Done by Us
The sermon emphasizes the importance of doing tasks for God with a cheerful and ungrudging attitude, bringing happiness and fulfillment.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding glory in serving God faithfully in the seemingly mundane tasks of daily life, emphasizing the importance of embracing each day's duties with gratitude and wholehearted dedication as unto the Lord. She highlights the significance of approaching every task as a gift from God, meant to be done joyfully and meticulously, as a way to honor Him and find fulfillment in His purpose for our lives.
Text
In the shadow of His hand hath He hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in His quiver hath He hid me; and said unto me, Thou art my servant, 0 Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
ISAIAH 49:2,3
THE glory is not in the task, but in The doing it for Him.
JEAN INGELOW
IT is wholly impossible to live according to Divine order, and to make a proper application of heavenly principles, as long as the necessary duties which each day brings seem only like a burden grievous to be borne. Not till we are ready to throw our very life's love into the troublesome little things can we be really faithful in that which is least and faithful also in much. Every day that dawns brings something to do, which can never be done as well again. We should, therefore, try to do it ungrudgingly and cheerfully. It is the Lord's own work, which He has given us as surely as He gives us daily bread. We should thank Him for it with all our hearts, as much as for any other gift. It was designed to be our life, our happiness. Instead of shirking it or hurrying over it, we should put our whole heart and soul into it.
JAMES REED
Sermon Outline
- The Glory is in the Doing
- The task itself is not the glory, but the doing it for God
- 'Quote: THE glory is not in the task, but in The doing it for Him.'
Key Quotes
“THE glory is not in the task, but in The doing it for Him.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“It is the Lord's own work, which He has given us as surely as He gives us daily bread.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- We should approach our daily tasks with a heart of gratitude and a willingness to put our whole heart and soul into them.
- Doing tasks for God with a cheerful attitude allows us to be faithful in both small and large tasks.
- Our strength and motivation come from God, who gives us the tasks and the ability to do them.