Scripture:
Exodus 18:17-20; Psalm 143:8-12; Ephesians 4:1, 11-13
Mon, 1 November 2021

The Way to Walk and the Work to Do

Observation:

What was the common theme occurring in what were said by Priest Jethro, King Davidand Apostle Paul across today’s three passages?

Deeper Reflection

JETHRO REMINDED Moses about his strategic spiritual leadership responsibility over Israel. David prayed for personal deliverance and guidance. Paul exhorted the Ephesian Christians to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the church. Three different messages by three different leaders, in three different contexts and in three different eras. Yet they held a common perspective and a shared value that must also define our discipleship today. Be it our discipleship in the marketplace, family or life in general, a biblical and godly mandate and mission must anchor and energise us. The mandate is the way in which we are to walk as Christian disciples − to do so in a manner worthy of God’s calling for us in Christ. The mission is the work we are to do as God’s people − to do God’s will in and through our life and vocation. Mandate is the alignment of one’s life to God. Mission is the assignment God has for us. However, mandate must precede mission and mission must proceed from mandate. In other words, our being validates our doing and our doing verifies our being. “I must first BE, then I can DO” is a fallacy. The principle of our mandate (being) preceding our mission (doing) is not a matter of sequence but of substance. As we walk in the Lord authentically, we work for the Lord intentionally! As we work for the Lord, we grow in our walk in the Lord! Our mandate cradles our mission. Authentic inside-out discipleship always expresses itself through, and is always marked by, intentional outside-in endeavours. Can you see this clearly in the context of marketplace discipleship?1


11 Marketplace discipleship comprises the way in which we are to walk and the work we are to do in the marketplace. Ministry in the marketplace is first about the minister before it is about the ministry. The ministry flows out of the minister. Authentic marketplace discipleship cradles intentional marketplace ministry. In other words, marketplace ministry is marketplace discipleship in action.
Application:

What changes do I need to make in my attitudes towards my mandate (being) and my mission (doing) as a Jesus-follower in the marketplace?

Prayer:

Dear Lord, please tutor me in Your ways, so that I may know how to walk in a manner worthy of my calling in Christ. Grant me a deep desire to live in full obedience and faithfulness to You. And in all the work that I do, whether in the marketplace or at home, please help me to discern and do Your will even when it costs me much. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Leaders
  • Significant people
  • Those in need
  • Self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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