A
startling discovery in God's Word is His promise to repay us for each good work
that we perform (Ephesians 6:8). God is the source of our paycheck, not our employer.
He blesses our employer in order to bless us.
God
gave us our job. The company may fire us, or reduce our hours or our salary at
any moment; therefore, we cannot trust in people to supply our needs. God tells
us not to worry one bit about having enough to eat or clothes for our body.
God
will supply all of our needs through His glorious riches (Matthew 6:31-34). If
we concern our self with finite, earthly issues, our stress level will increase
and cause all sorts of health-related problems.
Our
possessions really have no bearing on our status, esteem or fulfillment in this
life (Psalm 49:16-17; Proverbs 23:4-5). God is extremely capable of giving us
everything that we need to live the life that He pre-ordained for each one of
us (Ephesians 2:10).
As
we put God's Kingdom's work on the top of our priority list, we find success,
serenity and a joy-filled existence. We no longer find our self stuck in a
dead-end job, with monotony stripping our soul of every vestige of joy.
Walking,
living and working in the center of God's will for us is the happiest place on
earth. We may not be able to observe the difference we are making in people's
lives, but we will reap God's rewards both now and in eternity.
Sometimes,
it is so easy to get discouraged and to give up, but God will repay our efforts
to walk in obedience to His Spirit's direction for each moment of our day (Matthew
6:19-21). He is worthy of all of our trust, gratitude and praise.
Prayer:
Father
God, You exhort us not to work hard only when the boss is watching, and then
goof off the rest of the time. You desire that we cheerfully and diligently work
all the time, because You are our real employer. Your Word promises that a workman
is worthy of his hire (Luke 10:7).
If
we are faithful to our calling that You entrusted us to perform, we know
without a doubt that You will provide for all of our needs. Help us to trust
You to supply abundantly more than we can ever imagine (Ephesians 3:20), and to
never forget that it is You that provides our paycheck. Remind us to do our
best at whatever You give us to do and to praise You for Your abundant supply.
Thought
for the Day:
We
have no need to feel anxious about anything in this life, because God will take
care of all of our needs today, as well as in all of our tomorrows; even when
circumstances look bleak and our faith wavers, God will prove Himself faithful
to us in every way.
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Philippians 4:6, 19; Romans 8:28
