Working With a Purpose

Colossians 3:23-24ESV
“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.”

So many have lost this drive in their work life. The work force has become, well, it appears like forced labor. Many of the people in the service industry look like they are miserable and can’t wait to get off work.

We are to serve as if serving God Himself. Our ultimate rewards are with God, not the human beings we serve for only a short time. Paul teaches that Christian conduct should extend to all aspects of life. Christians of all kinds are to work “heartily,” from the Greek phrase meaning “from the soul.”

Demonstrating a good work attitude makes a tremendous difference in our personal life and in our influence on others. Paul’s words remind us that, regardless of our station in life, all of our service is really for God, every person is called to work for God’s honor. We do not work “for men” or simply earthly goals, but to glorify our heavenly Father.

Prayer:
Lord, at work, I want to please you with my enthusiasm, may concern for details, and my quality of work. In my work for You, help Me to give You my all!