“Yeah, but you don’t know what kind of job I have.” But you
have a job, don’t you? Be thankful for it and work it “for the Lord rather than
for men.”
Let’s say you’re a full-time homemaker or stay-at-home mom.
Not drawing a monetary salary for your work doesn’t mean you’re not working.
And not drawing monetary compensation for your work doesn’t mean you’re not
obligated to do a good job. After all, since you belong to the Lord, you’re to
do it “for the Lord,” right?
What if you’re retired? The fact that you don’t punch a
clock any more to draw a paycheck doesn’t mean you’ve earned a license to be
lazy. Has He blessed your health? Then get busy and accomplish great things for
the Kingdom – time’s a-wastin’! If you live long enough, you’ll likely reach a
point where you’re no longer able to do many of the things you could now be
doing for God’s glory.
I’ve told you before about my friend Gwen. While she was
still in the “prime of life,” she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It slowed
her down, but it didn’t stop her. When she was no longer able to work at her
regular workplace, she began visiting people in a nursing home. When she became
unable to do that, she started using her time in the chemo chair to write cards
of encouragement to others. And when she became pretty much bedridden, she
continued to write the cards and make phone calls to let people know she cared
about them and was praying for them.
What are you doing for Jesus? How long you reckon you’ll be
healthy enough to keep doing it? If today was your last day on your present job
or project, would you want to be remembered by the effort you’ve put into it
thus far?
“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the
talent that has been entrusted to you.” (Henri-Frédéric Amiel)
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