WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Diligence is a persistent and hardworking effort to do something. What are you diligent about today? What’s your focus; your goal; your purpose and aim? What do you strive after, without letting up or giving in?

Some are seeking after financial gain; a position; a title. Some are diligently trying to fulfill a dream to go somewhere they’ve always wanted to go, or accomplish something that will give them recognition and acknowledgement. What about you? What are you persistently pursuing? What are you working hard to accomplish?

Whatever you are passionate about; whatever you desire most; whatever is in your heart, you will pursue. When you examine the areas of your life that you have been faithful and diligent in, does it compare with the persistence you have for learning God’s Word; to grow in Christian Characteristics; to keep His commandments; to pray and seek His will?It is the will of God for you to diligently seek Him.

“…for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6It is the will of God for you to diligently keep His commandments.

“Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes…that it may be well with thee…” Deut. 6:17-18It is the will of God for you to keep your heart, putting boundaries on your desires, because it affects all that you do.

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

Be diligent in the things of God. Follow the example of your Lord and Savior. He was diligent to pray early in the morning; all night; in solitary places and in front of others!

He was diligent to learn, even as a child, so that He would please the Father. (Luke 2:49)

He was diligent to finish the work and the mission He was given

“Jesus saith unto them, ‘My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work.” John 4:34What about you? WHAT ARE YOU DILIGENT ABOUT?