“I know thy works” (Revelation 2:2).

The Lord Jesus selected seven local churches to be the recipients of what He wanted to tell the early church. The message that He shared with them is also wonderful and appropriate for us as well. To each of the seven churches He made the statement, “I know thy works.” You can check this out by reading Revelation 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8 and 15. It is encouraging as well as convicting that the Lord Jesus says, “I know thy works.” When I was a teenager, I worked at a camping resort where most of the day I worked alone. My boss did not look over my shoulder to see what I was doing nor did he stand supervising my work. As a young teenager I became really convicted that I needed to work in the same way when my boss was not watching as the way I would work if he were standing right beside me. I am sure that this was used of the Lord to propel me in the direction of understanding that ultimately Christ is the One that observes not only my work but also my motives. He doesn’t watch so that He can catch us doing something wrong. He lovingly wants to share in our lives and invest in our wellbeing. Isn’t it wonderful that the Lord Jesus is so intimately involved in the details of our lives? He knows our works. May today be a wonderful day as you walk with the Lord Jesus.

For today: May our work and our walk be sweet in His eyes.