Bible Explorer for the Young (Hebrews)Sample

Be Diligent!

Hebrews 6:12

We don’t want you to be lazy. We want you to be like those who, because of their faith and patience, will get what God has promised.

The Bible encourages us to be diligent in showing our love to others and to have faith and patience in waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled. At the same time, the Bible emphasises that we should keep diligently and faithfully doing the work of God while waiting for His promises.

Being lazy or being diligent is our conscious choice. When we choose to be lazy, it might feel good and comfortable at one moment, but we will bear the consequences later on. However, if we choose to be diligent, it might be uncomfortable at first, but the reward is well worth it in the end.

One thing to remember, God remembers and takes into account what we are doing and working on. He knows whether we are being lazy or diligent. He will not forget our work and the care that we show to others.

Keep reminding yourself to always be diligent as God keeps a record of it. Keep doing your best in school or wherever you are. The best future has been stored for you by God!

Prayer

Dear God, help me not to be lazy in school, at home, or even in my journey of faith. Help me to always be diligent. Amen.