Get It Done

DEVOTION
COLOSSIANS
GET IT DONE

Col 4:17
17 Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord."
NIV
The last of my devotions from this letter to the Colossians and to all the church at large throughout these generations since it was written. It certainly is an admonishment to continue on with what I am doing for the kingdom of God. Whatever that is I should say. In any event this verse absolutely clarifies in my mind; I need to complete my assigned task. The calling upon my life must not ever be placed upon the back burner for any reason. I am not sure if I can actually complete this work. That would imply I have a finishing point, a time where I would be done, having to stop and sit back to admire my handy work. So in thinking this through I have come to the conclusion this word complete needs further study and in seeing the total meaning of the Greek I now understand. I am to replete the work, I am to cram it in, to level it up, to get as much of my calling as I can in. It is an ongoing type of competing, a process of cramming as much of my calling in as I can possibly do, to fill my life with efforts for the Kingdom of God. I should not allow myself to get sidetracked with the minutia of life. This is not an easy truth to apply. I enjoy doing certain activities which may not be within the realm of my calling. However, again in thinking about this, I can see whatever I am engaged in, I can still execute a portion of that which God has called me to do. As I walked along my life’s path I am always in contact with other people and this is what I am called to. I am called to live my life with the divine influence upon my heart and reflect that to others. I am called to teach, to preach, and to share the message, in words and deeds. I am called to write, to share truths God has shown me so maybe others might gain from whatever I say or do. I can only complete this task engaged with others in some forum whether that be online or in person. I know for sure I cannot isolate myself from interaction with people. What a change God has done. Before Christ I was an island, not in need of anyone, nor did I want to give to anyone. No one was allowed into my life, so they could not harm me. Yet here I am Lord, see what you have done. I am trying to complete the work you have given me to do. I will get it done.