Now what? I’ve been a Christian for awhile; what’s next with my walk? Have you ever felt that spiritually monotonous feeling? I know I have from time to time, and I’ll tell you where I’ve landed. The point for the Christian is twofold: glorify God and represent Jesus.
Glorify God in everything. Whether I’m alone, with a friend, with an enemy, or with a large group, it makes no difference. My pursuit is to glorify Him in all things. I may be doing something simple and seemingly insignificant, like vacuuming or driving. I can glorify Him there with my attitude and the meditations of my heart. I may be doing something seemingly more meaningful, like teaching a child or sharing a talk in front of a crowd. I can glorify Him still with my words and actions.
“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” (Colossians 3:17)
Represent Jesus to everyone. As I go about my life as a Christian, I have the privilege of showing others what Jesus is like. I became His representation when I said, “Yes” to being His follower and the Holy Spirit made His home in me. When others watch my life and work, or hear me speak and interact, it proclaims to them what Jesus is like. My kids are watching, my family and friends are impacted, new believers are learning from me. What I do day-to-day matters greatly. It’s not just ho-hum, meaningless. I certainly want Jesus to be represented well. I know how amazing He is, and I don’t want others to get the wrong impression about Him. If someone doesn't know Him yet, my aim is to encourage them to be united with God.
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:20-21)
That’s what it boils down to for me. That’s what it’s all about. Glorify God and represent Jesus.