Work hard

“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.”2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

These words were written to Timothy by his father in the faith Paul. Paul knew how to work had and he suffered in his doing. 

What has God given you to do? Are you applying yourself diligently? I am in Nepal learning the language so that I can speak fluently to Nepali people the word of truth. However, whilst being a student I am advocating for three Pakistani families. Today I travel 40 minutes on a motorbike taxi to visit a Lutheran group who works with UNHCR to assist refugees. I am hoping to obtain a grant to assist a couple who are tailors buy their own sewing machines. I have been told to keep knocking, and so I will.

Later in the year I hope to have obtained a research permit and visa to travel to a place called Mugu in western Nepal. It is remote and inhabited by Tibetan descendant, a tribe called Karnarong. In June I am travelling to China and Tibet to prepare for this project. This trip is expensive but God has shown me how to fund it. He has also showed me practical ways to help my refugee families, my fortnightly stipend stretches in amazing ways. As I go to God with a desire to be obedient He helps me. It is not about me following my heart, but His.

Although I am 71 I have much energy and drive to fulfill the work before me. I do not have time to be lazy, I have a mission to accomplish.

I watch my son and grandchildren embark as evangelists back in Australia and am pleased that they carry the torch there.

What is your task?