God calls you to excellence and fruitfulness in Christ Jesus.

“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings” (Prov 22:29)

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all” (1Cor 15:10)

“To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.” (Col 1:29)

“but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1Tim 4:12)

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called” (1Tim 6:12)

“nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy” (Acts 20:24)

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2Tim 4:7)

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” (1Cor 9:24)

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” (Jn 14:12)

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain” (Jn 15:16)

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate” (Lk 13:24)

“And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.” (Tit 3:4)

“For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2Pet 1:8)

Reading: Prov 22-24; Rom 5