The more we grow up, the more responsibilities are put on us, and that never seems to change. Even when a parent's child goes off to college or the marines or into their own house, the parent goes further and makes sure that their child is fed and clothed and sleeping comfortably. Even when those children have children, the parents feel responsible for their grandchildren. We get responsibilities at work, at home, and in our personal relationships. We are always getting responsibilities.
This concept is not new. Galatians 6:5 says, "for each will have to bear his own load." Everyone has their own responsibilities. In our work we must put God first. Our responsibility in our work place is to "work heartily, as for the Lord and not for man." (Colossians 3:23) No matter what job we work at or what career we pick up, from sports and singing, to fast food and sales, and everything in between, we must devote ourselves and our job to God.
At home we are responsible at home to our families. As children, and we are all children, we must "keep our father's commandment and forsake not our mother's teaching." (Proverbs 6:20) "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially members of his household, he has denied his faith and is worse than an unbeliever." (1 Timothy 5:8) We have responsibilities to our families and to our household. We must follow God's word. Why would we not do what He has instructed us to do after He has saved us from our sins? Part of growing up is taking on responsibilities, and we must do so for Christ.
In our personal relationships, we have responsibilities as well. Galatians 6:8 says, "for the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life." We must make sure that our sowing and reaping is in order. 2 Corinthians 5:20 says, "therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us..." We are ambassadors for Christ! We must represent Him well by following the word and being the best Christ to others that we can be. You may know people who have never had someone like you. You may be the only Jesus someone has. You may be the only good girl someone has as hope. You may be the only man in someone's life. You need to be responsible!
As I am sitting here, I have responsibilities as well. I was up last night until almost two in the morning talking to a friend who is near and dear to me because I had to make sure that he was alright. I am going to be training and working, so I am going to be up and active all day devoting my energy to the things that I gave my word to do. I am going to be the best Christ that I can be to people around me by never going back on my word and handling my responsibilities.
Imagine a world where Christ was irresponsible. He would have missed the cross or skipped miracles. He is responsible, and we must be as well. If we have duties given to us by Christ, we must follow them. He does not give us gifts unless we must use them, and He does not give us responsibilities unless we need to handle them. We must step up continually for Christ.
-D
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