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Working As To THE LORD
Ephesians 5:6
When we hear the word service used in a Christian context, it can be
somewhat vague. Does "service to God" mean preaching? . . . teaching Sunday
School?
. . . praying for other believers? Yes, yes, and yes, but ministry is not
limited to church-related activities. In fact, whenever divine resources
meet
human needs through a loving channel, ministry has taken place. "Serving the
Lord" can mean a boy helping an elderly lady carry her grocery bags. It can
also describe a woman taking a hurting friend out for ice cream. We are even
to regard our vocational tasks as work done directly for the Lord
(Colossians
3:22-24). Therefore, "Christian service" can likewise refer to a truck
driver hauling produce.
All service is rendered to God, no matter who the recipient is. Paul used
the example of slaves and masters - employees and bosses would be the modern
equivalent
- to describe how Christians should labor. Obedience and reverence mark the
life of a believing worker. It is possible to do whatever is asked, follow
all the rules, and keep smiling, but still lack a crucial element of a
servant: sincerity of heart. It's all too easy to put on a good show to
impress
the boss but then complain about him later. The greater challenge is to
please God by committing to work well when no one is looking or applauding.
That's
what it means to serve wholeheartedly for the Lord.
Everything we do that touches other lives either glorifies the Lord or
diminishes His name in front of a watching world. What does your commitment
to work
tell others about Jesus Christ?
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