September 3, 2006
READ: Colossians 3:22-25
Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23 Most Christians are not engaged in professional ministry. They dont preach or sing or work for an evangelistic agency. Their time between Sundays is spent doing jobs that dont seem to have value for the spread of the gospel. Therefore, some believers may view themselves as second-class disciples.
That may have been the way some members of the church in Colosse regarded themselves. Paul addressed an erroneous viewpoint of secular work when he wrote, Obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, . . . in sincerity of heart, fearing God (Col. 3:22).
You see, if Gods purposes in this world are to be fulfilled, we need a structured society with all its indispensable activities. The people we work for are servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether they know it or not, our employers are carrying out Gods good purposes. As long as the assigned task is not sinful or unethical, when we serve those who rule over us we are serving the Lord.
So lets view our daily workwhatever it isas an extension of Gods work in the world. As we do so, well find there is no better place to spread the good news of salvation than right where God has placed us.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 140-142; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20
Canopy check
Staff Sgt Patrick McManaman inspects the canopy on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 23 during a phase inspection. The inspection is done every 400 flying hours to ensure the aircraft is mission ready. Sergeant McManaman is with the 31st Maintenance Squadron. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Doza )