Whatever You Do
“And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17)
Today’s post is an unusual (and late, thanks to atrocious internet) one. Rather than give you a typical evangelistic post, I thought I’d share something I created with you.
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Yep, it’s a LEGO Christian Church [sans roof]. Or, as I call it: Ye Olde Church.
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You’re probably wondering a few things. Why did I make this? I’ll tell you in a bit. Why am I sharing it with you? You’ll know soon enough. And why is the entrance colored tan while the rest of it is gray and dark gray? Brick count and some distinct aesthetics.
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Well, you’re an intelligent fellow—I presume—so you’ve probably made the connection between the Scripture and the picture. Yes, I made this because I wanted to do something unique for God using the talents at my disposal. Is it the prettiest thing? No. Could someone else do it better? Probably. But it’s for Him, not only for me. Of course, I thought the final result looked cool too.
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More than that, I wanted to show a way that you, as a believer, could demonstrate your love to God outside of the norm. Obviously, we best honor Him by having faith, setting a good example, encouraging others, and genuinely spreading the Word. But there are other ways to express yourself that, while lesser, also provide Him with a representation of the joy you feel at His presence in your life.
I’m not a great speaker. I don’t have many gifts. I’m not Liam Neeson, but I do have a very particular set of skills: writing, teaching, and crafting. So I use them for His glory, whatever that entails.
When I write a novel, mold a LEGO building, share the Gospel, or map out a plan, I do it because it’s a way to show the talents He has bestowed upon me. No, that’s not a boast. I’m not saying I’m some brilliant artiste or a big-time author. Nor do I claim to be a prophet, an apostle, or an architect. I’m just a guy, a man made in His image. I’m just a sinner saved by His grace, and I want to show my appreciation for Him.
So it’s not complicated. I create for Him because He created me and rescued me from darkness. Do I always succeed? No, far from it. I come from fallen stock—as do we all—so the things I make aren’t very good or even good as God defines it. But I try, and I’m listening, and He is my Father and yours.
Let’s make Him proud. Whatever you do in this life, do it for Him.
