Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11

 Recommended Reading: 2 Peter 1:5-11

The word diligent means to pursue something with keen attention and effort. It’s a word that often appears in God’s Word. We’re to “diligently” heed Scripture and do what’s right in His sight (Exodus 15:26); we must keep His precepts diligently (Psalm 119:4). Paul wrote, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15). Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

Peter used this word twice in the first chapter of his second letter. In verse 5, he told us to diligently add virtue to our faith, and knowledge to our virtue. And in verse 10, he said, “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure.”

God has a purpose for us, and He’s given us all we need to achieve it. We must therefore be diligent. Can you think of an area of your spiritual life that needs extra diligence today? Let’s pursue Christlikeness with keen attention and effort.

Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains. 
William Penn

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