Just Do It!

by:
Charles Ligon (A member of our Sunday School Class and a Chaplain for Businesses)

 

 

It was Nike who coined the phrase “Just Do It”. The Nike trademark is one of the core components of the Nike brand. Created in 1988, it has become an innovative icon associated with great success. Customers have bought into the idea that Nike products will help them achieve greatness. In other words “Just do it” and you will succeed. The brand has been very effective but the “Just Do It” symbol alone is no guarantee for achieving success.

Moses had a “Just do it” moment with God and he was guaranteed success. In Exodus 6:2-8, God called Moses to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage and laid out his specific plan. The plan was clear, concise and it was communicated with authority. Twice, God said to Moses, “I am the Lord God” assuring Moses that the victory was already won and all he had to do was follow the plan. Instead, Moses made excuses. He said, “The children of Israel have not heeded me. How then shall Pharaoh heed me, for I am one who does not speak well” (verse 12). God’s patience ran out, and in verse 13 He gave Moses an order; in essence, commanding him to just do it.

Why is it we so easily forget God’s promises, capabilities and His plan for humanity? Why are we so quick to give up or make excuses for not being available? God has a plan and purpose for all people; that they will find hope and deliverance from a lost and dying world. What’s more, He has called you and me to be conduits of His love in the workplace or anywhere else we have influence. Sometimes we become discouraged because our co-workers and colleagues have hardened hearts and don’t respond to God’s love. Regardless, we should never lose heart and certainly not quit. It’s His plan and His timing. He says I am the Lord God. He is trustworthy, faithful and able.

Our workplace challenge is to make ourselves available so that God can use us to mightily serve His people. Stop making excuses and allow Him to work through you to love, serve or encourage a co-worker. God wants to use you to bring hope and deliverance to people who are hurting or in bondage. Just do it…for His Glory.