"WHATEVER"

“Whatever” is a slang term often expressed with a tone of disagreement meaning "whatever you say", "I don't care what you say" or "what will be will be". The term is used either to dismiss a previous statement or to express indifference. However, the term “whatever” is used quite differently in the New Testament.

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”                     -Colossians 3:17

Committing one’s life to God is a lifetime commitment and not merely showing up to an assembly of saints where one passively sits for an hour as part of an audience. When you go to school go and study to honor God.  When you go to the work-place work as if Jesus is looking over your shoulder.   When you eat with your family, acknowledge His presence and honor Him by encouraging your loved-ones.  When you go to the grocery store look up and take notice of those also shopping whom God loves also. 

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” -Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do is to be done “heartily” (enthusiastically) for God. Consider this question: If Jesus came back today, what would He find you doing? Whatever it is, are you doing it for Him or are you pursuing your own agenda indifferent to the opportunities God has prepared for you each day? Will you commit or recommit to honoring God 24/7 or will you simply respond as many seem to do as they leave the assembly of the saints on Sunday morning with an attitude of “WHATEVER”?