“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

“Thump, Thump, Thump,” came the noise from my roof. It was LOUD… and sounded like an army was engaging an enemy right above me. In reality, it was 2 men loading roofing tiles on my roof for installation. They were moving FAST! Considering the terrible weather, I was in awe at their work ethic. I USED to be a hard and fast worker like that! But not anymore!

I had gone outside earlier to do a quick project, but immediately regretted opening the door! It was just plain cold and wet out there. In my opinion, any weather that starts with ‘forty’ something is not weather conducive to getting things done. The guys on the roof were not working according to MY standards. They had a job and a boss they answered to!

Looking back on life can be insightful. Looking forward… even more so. Looking at the issues and direction the world is moving forces me to pause and look at what I am doing through the lens of MY Father’s priorities. As the THUMP, THUMP, THUMP was going on above me, today’s verse jumped out and made me ask, am I doing everything The Father expects!

I remember way back when I was at school, then work, when I woke up and didn’t FEEL like doing either. Earlier in life, I admit to lying there trying to conjure up legitimate excuses that could pass for NOT doing what my parent’s, teachers, or bosses expected from me. As responsibilities of marriage, home ownership and parenting came, I quit the excuse search!

I live with God NOW… everyday! And while I don’t punch a clock anymore, I DO have expectations from my Heavenly Father that come with a warning. Some day my work ethic and Job completion rate WILL be evaluated. I will either have DONE God’s will for my life. Or not! And I don’t have to wait until I die to know if He is actually pleased with my efforts!

In the cold damp climate of the world, what kind of sound do YOUR feet make during the day? Are you obeying the Father and doing His will? Or making excuses?