Our scripture this morning is Colossians 3:23-25.
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.
Paul writes this instruction for all of us, no matter what our occupation or social status. It is encouragement for our relationship with God and a warning that no one is above His judgement. Regardless of our position in society, we are all God’s children – no more and no less.
Brother Lawrence, a 17th century friar wrote down his experience of “practicing the presence of God”, his simple way of being in constant connection with the Lord, no matter what he was doing. Paul tells us “Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18). In this way our work can become worship.
We must remember that our true inheritance is from the Lord and nothing we have here will follow us to eternity but our faith. God has things for us to do to help others find their way to Him. If we are working for His glory rather than our own earthly enrichment, we can be truly blessed.
Loving Lord, we are humbled that You call us to be part of Your kingdom work. Still us and fill us, mend us and send us that all may know Your love. Amen.
