In thinking of these two words, which one would you rather be said in regard to what you do? Jeremiah 48 tells about destruction that will be coming to Moab. In the middle of all the prophecy, which is quite detailed in regard to Moab’s lofty thoughts of itself and its trust in achievements and treasures, there is a verse regarding the one who will be used by God to do the destroying. “Cursed be the one who does the LORD’S work negligently…” Maybe I pull this out of context but that verse has been to me quite a reminder of my walk with God in regard to everything: prayer, Bible study, witnessing, walking rightly, thinking rightly, speaking rightly. Oh, God, let me not do your work negligently!!
Days later, I read another verse in Jeremiah that was starkly contrasted to negligent work.
In chapter 50, God tells about the destruction of Babylon. The contrast is in verse 34 but 33 and 34 are both great in regard to how God views His own. “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well; and all who took them captive have held them fast, they have refused to let them go. Their Redeemer is strong, the LORD of hosts is His name; He will VIGOROUSLY plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to the inhabitants of Babylon.”
So, not only do we not want to do our work negligently, but we must do it vigorously!
We must pray daily for this ability and know: “Their Redeemer is strong, the LORD of hosts is His name.” He is able and willing to honor such requests. Let us not be negligent, but let us be vigorous in the asking!
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