Your Job
Did you ever just stop and think of the magnitude of your job ? Seriously, it dont matter WHAT you do, but you’re an employee of GOD !! I’ve shared, and hold, Colossians 3:17, as one of my “life verses”…” Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…as if working for Him and not for man.” If we’ve believed and accepted God’s precious gift of salvation from sin through Jesus’ sacrificial death, burial and resurrection, then by the power vested in HIM, we’re His employee ! And since He’s the Boss, we oughta do whatever He wants us to. Placed wherever, to serve Him and to glorify the name above all names ! Wwhhhaaaattttt ?!?!?! If that dont fire you up and give you a reason to get out there and get after it, i don’t know what will ! Workin for God ! Equipped for service ! A new adventure every day ! So… how ‘s your resume read ? What’s your qualifications ? What skillsets have you got that makes you a good candidate for the position ? Here’s the kicker ! We all come into this “thing” called salvation, with the same credentials … NOTHING … NADA … ZILCH !!! “By grace through faith you have received … and even this is a gift from GOD” ( Ephesians 2:8-9 ) !! Jesus paid it all and supplies it all !! But… each one of us has an obligation AFTERWARDS … we must not return to our old “us”( 2 Peter 2:22 )! We’ve been set free from all the things that caused all our troubles and deficiencies. Satan no longer “owns” us … no longer our “employer” … no longer our “daddy” ( 1 John 3:10 ). After becoming a “child of God” ( John 1:12-13 ), we’re clothed in “newness”( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ) ! I believe, even if we’re not deacons, elders, teachers, pastors, or hold any other position of “authority”within the body, we still have the capability, as well as the responsibility, to “oversee” or “manage” our households and our areas of responsibility in a manner that coincides with the integrity our Lord would deem exemplary. Hear the description of a Christ-honorable person : blameless, not over-bearing, not quick-tempered, not a drunkard, not violent, not pursuant of dishonest gain. Rather, they must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. They must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it’s been taught , so they can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it” ( Titus 1:7-9 ). This is straight from the mouth of GOD, yall ! And i, personally, can’t say that i measure “up” , 100% of the time. It gives us a good indication of what God expects, though; right ? Being a good employee doesn’t mean we’re perfect … but it does mean we’re “aiming to be”… starting new every day with our goal towards “holiness”. “Be holy as your Father in heaven is holy” ( Matthew 5:48 ). Walk in the Spirit ( Galatians 5:16 ) and abide in Christ ( John 15:4-11 ). Like i said… it’s a heavy responsibility … it’s up to us to accept it ? Christianity ain’t meant for the wimpy.