Just because we are doing something for God doesn’t automatically make it fruitful.
We tend to equate hard work with progress. When doing things with zeal, we think it proves our obedience.
Imagine you are in a steady-moving stream. If you swim upstream, you’ll work hard to get nowhere.
But if you rest on your back, you’ll become one with the movement of the water and make consistent progress without effort.
Think of Mary and Martha with Jesus. Mary was sitting at the feet of Jesus, consumed to simply be with Him. Mary was distracted doing things for Jesus.
Just because we are doing something for God doesn’t automatically make it fruitful.
Let’s not be impressed by our own doing, but instead focus on flowing with Jesus. Sit at His feet and become one with Him.
If He needs you to do something, He will tell you, and you will do it. But it only becomes this simple when we prioritize resting in Him.
