For some time it has been before me to write a few words to young Christians at home. Many young people, and I suppose older ones, too, grow impatient at the daily round of home duties. They seem so small and tiresome. In them there seems no opportunity for any great work for the Lord.
In reality, however, there are great possibilities in such a situation. Even in this tiresome routine, we can be a testimony for Christ, and our walk a faithful one. Perhaps there are younger brothers and sisters watching us. Is it pleasing to the Lord to let them see that we are dissatisfied? Is that a good testimony? The Lord Jesus knows our daily cares, and how we tire of the daily round. Nothing is too small for His eye. Does He not see the sparrow that falls to the ground, and are not the very hairs of our head numbered? (Matt. 10:29, 3029Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:29‑30)). Since He knows all these things, and has placed us just where we are, let us be patient and do “heartily, as to the Lord,” (Col. 3:2323And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; (Colossians 3:23)), each task that is given us.
Think too, of all the dangers from which we are sheltered at home, though often we do not realize it. We may think that we would he able to withstand the temptations of the world, but we would find it a hard fight, and one which we could certainly not fight in our own strength.
It may be that in your life there is a preparation for some future work which without this training you could not do. I read once, an interesting article speaking of where we are “planted.” The Lord knows the right amount of soil, the right amount of shade, sun, wind, etc. He will not leave us in a place unsuited to our growth, but as we go on with Him, He will open up the path which He sees best.
We may not be called upon to go forth as missionaries, but surely there is work close at hand to do for the Lord. Each one has his own place to fill and cannot fill another’s.
“Do not wait until some deed of greatness you
may do
Do not wait to shed your light afar.
In the SIMPLE paths of duty to your Lord
be true—
Brighten the corner where you are.”
Is it not a beautiful and cheering thought that one can wash dishes for the Lord, or cut grass, or shovel snow to His glory; A gentleman was once asked.
“Would you not recommend young Christians to do something for the Master?”
“No, I would not,” was the reply.
“Then what would you do?”
“I would recommend them to do ALL things for the Master.”
Surely this should be so, whatever our position. The Lord’s coming is near and He would have us watching and waiting. If we are living in the power of this truth, it will be a joy to serve Him and do all, the little things as well as the great, to His glory.
May we each one be more faithful to Him for whom we wait.