The Only Work That God Wants

Posted on by Jennifer Arimborgo

Old Treasures on Tuesdays 👑

It’s audio devo day! I just know that Holy Spirit wants to minister strength and encouragement to your heart today. So tune in here, close your eyes, and listen for His whispers to your heart:

(For more devos with ministry time like this one, subscribe to my Feeding on Jesus podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or most other podcast platforms! I’m so excited for what God has for you as you do!)

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Restful

“‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’

Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent’ (John 6:28-29, NIV).

In your heart, have you ever asked the same thing as the people in this story? Have you ever wondered what virtuous work God wishes you were doing?

Jesus’ answer was so straightforward, so simple, that it goes against the grain of our merit-based cultural thinking. “The work of God is this: to believe.” That’s all. This is the occupation He calls us to. Just to believe in Him.

How could it possibly be so uncomplicated? Aren’t there a bunch of other things we’re supposed to be doing? Continue reading The Only Work That God Wants