Staying Enthused about God
“Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.’” John 4:34
No one had more energy than Jesus. He got up early, stayed up late, and sometimes pulled all-nighters. Where did He get all that energy from? The answer is found in a fascinating dialogue. “Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about.” So the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought him something to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.” (vv. 31-34). When you see the word “food,” you think energy because that’s what food is. And Jesus makes an insightful point here: God’s will is energizing. So, how do you keep yourself energized? By staying in the will of God. Engaging in God-ordained passions and pursuing God-sized dreams is how we produce energy. Nothing energizes us more. Don’t just repent of doing what is wrong; replace it with what is right. Paul writes: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose]” (1Co 15:58 AMPC). If sin is a waste of energy, which it is, then discovering and fulfilling your God-given assignment in life is the most energizing thing that you can do.
PRAYER: Dear God, When I find myself lacking the energy to do what I feel needs to be done, remind me that Your Will is energizing, and by seeking it, I will find new energy – Your energy. In Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
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