1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain.”
Those two words – steadfast and immovable, represent how we should live out daily our Christian faith. The HCSB version says “. . . be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work . . .” Our responsibility in serving Christ is not just for church or as a missionary in another country. It is in our daily duties in the workplace, as a parent, grandparent, and in our relationships with one another. Christ, in me, is an essential tool I often forget that I possess and it will have an impact on others. How about you?
In studying Romans and now 1 Corinthians, these past few months, the power of the gospel has been so clear to me that this is what transforms people’s lives – God’s Word. This has made a strong impression on me in realizing this concept that “work is worship” and that all work is sacred work. This is the motive, Eryka Groff and I have, in starting the “Fellowship of Women In The Workplace” ministry, at Crossroads Community Church. We see a need to encourage other women to reflect Christ in and through their work and to lead with zeal (Rom. 12:8 & 11). Our first meeting will take place February 17, 2020, with a special speaker who has spoken throughout the country on this subject.
It takes building relationships with people we work with and not just reciting and giving them the Romans Road plan of salvation or quoting John 3:16. It takes time. It takes consistency in our work ethic (you have to hustle) and showing integrity and excellence in our work performance. That is what will make us attractive for being asked: “What makes you tick?” Our character, the Holy Spirit, will use to start conversations regarding our faith as we are being godly examples of godly virtues such as in Proverbs 31.
Invite Jesus into your workplace (or if you are retired or not currently employed – into your day) every morning. Ask Him to make you of benefit. Then at the end of the day, ask yourself this question: How did Jesus show up?”
We have the promise from God of Hebrews 6:10: “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” God does not pay us on commission.
It has been said that every two to three people we work with and are in contact with have no hope in the turmoil they are going through. The core of our job strategy should be viewing people out of the lens of love. How the enemy tries to mess with that in office politics and jealousy – everyday conflicts and drama. We just have to be available and know our efforts will not go to waste. “The Lord will show His remembrance of our work and labor of love at the resurrection.” David Guzik. This should make us “steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord!” 1 Cor. 15:58. We just have to be faithful in doing what God has called each one of us to do and leave the results with Him (1 Cor. 3:7). Don’t hold back in your stand for Christ. Be confident that nothing you do for God is a waste of time or effort. Remember – God does not pay on commission!
Listen to Casting Crowns The Change In Me (Visualizer). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_BvCyk_mzE