2 Samuel 19:9-43; Jeremiah 3:6-4:2; Galatians 4:21-5:9
Then Samuel said to Saul, “Be quiet! And I will tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” And he said to him, “Speak on.” 1 Samuel 15:16 NKJV
And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Teacher, say it.” Luke 7:40 NKJV
Both Saul and Simon expected to hear words of praise about what they had done. However, that was not the case. Each had acted in their own way and in their own strength. Only what is done for the Lord and by His strength will last and bring Him the glory He so richly deserves. In all our endeavours, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Col. 3:17). —Annette Baal
Only one life t’will soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last. —C. T. Studd