WORK TO PLEASE THE LORD
Not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Ephesians 6:6 (RSV)
As Christians we must always remember that we are working unto the Lord. Our daily chore is work that God has given us and we do it as unto Him. Even when you work under a mean boss, you must learn to work with the joy of the Lord in your heart. This way, you will find fulfillment in the work of your hand.
You will never be bored in your work when you recognize that whatever you do, the eye of the Lord is upon you and when you recognize that He will reward you based on your faithfulness. The memory verse talks of two kinds of people – those who pay eye service and men-pleasers. These people only work when their boss is watching or they falsely flatter the boss and try to gain their favor at the expense of others.
Christians are called away from paying eye-service or being men-pleasers. Whatever we do, we do it in the will of God. We are stewards of every work that we do. 1 Corinthians 4:2 says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” Let your co-workers know the God you serve by working in all faithfulness and diligence as unto the Lord. God placed you in that particular place as His ambassador.
Prayer
Father, I thank you for today. I live before you and I acknowledge that there is no area of my life that is not subject to your gaze and to your judgment. Lord, grant to me that I correct what is wrong in my own work in the light of this word in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Colossians 3:22-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 2 Timothy 2:4
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