Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Celebration”
Our Bible verse for today: “Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:22-23 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “A job well done is reason to celebrate”
God expects us to live productive lives that make a meaningful contribution to society. A job well done provides a sense of fulfillment and it is a good reason to celebrate. Some of the happiest people I know are those who are fortunate enough to work in a profession they truly love and which provides them with a great sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. It’s a wonderful thing to spend your days doing something you love and getting paid for it as well!
However, many others aren’t as fortunate. Many people have to simply take whatever job they can get just so they can put bread on the table for their family. Still, the Lord expects us to work hard and well, as if we are performing that task for Him. We’ve all had the misfortunate of having to work with slackers who don’t enjoy their work and therefore don’t do it well. It’s an especially bad testimony if they profess to be followers of Christ but they perform poorly at work.
Those folks seem to always be scheming to find ways to get out of work and they’re always making excuses. Nobody is fooled by their excuses, it’s hard to have respect for someone who acts that way, and such behavior certainly does not honor God. But for those who approach a disagreeable task with a good attitude and therefore do it well, we do respect them, we do enjoy working with them, and their conduct honors the God whom they profess to follow.
Whether you love your job or not, the Lord wants you to do it well. A job well done honors Him, gives you a sense of accomplishment, and it is a good reason to celebrate. For an expanded teaching on this subject refer to chapter thirteen of my book “Walking with Paul”. You can get a copy at http://www.JimMersereauBooks.com.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 