An Approved Worker
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2 v 15 When I was in a line up to be introduced to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Oct 1997, the term used was " You would be presented to the Queen.." I was by the grace of God among twelve fellows selected for the flagship British scholarship and so, it was deemed an honour to be presented to the Queen in a reception. Likewise, we are to be presented to the King of Kings as one who is a good and faithful servant of God. The uni-verse exhorts us to do our best as we only need to be diligent in studying the word, day and night and the Lord will fill the gaps in our work and our lives with His grace. If we have neglected our work, we would be ashamed when God examines us and our work but if we have excelled, then we would have no reason to hide like Adam and Eve after their fall. The metaph...