September 18
Nehemiah 3:1-5:13, 6:1-7:3
We often divide our lives into the secular and sacred. We think certain parts of our lives do not matter to God (leisure, work etc.) while others are important to him (Bible reading, prayer, evangelism, etc.). As we read about the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, it may seem on the surface this work is far less significant than the work of Ezra, who was teaching the law to the people.
We may similarly think the work of pastors and missionaries are critical, but your job as a plumber, teacher, lawyer, etc. does not have quite the same level of significance in God's eyes. The reality is every job is eternally significant if it is done for God's glory. No matter what our job title or description entails, “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17). God cares about every aspect of our lives, including our work, and we should do it with joy knowing we are pleasing our Heavenly Father.
Father God, help me to do all things for your glory. Help me to do my work to please you. Amen.
Are there any areas of life you consider 'secular' and thus not of concern to God? How can you gain clearer insight into God's heart for this part of your life?
We often divide our lives into the secular and sacred. We think certain parts of our lives do not matter to God (leisure, work etc.) while others are important to him (Bible reading, prayer, evangelism, etc.). As we read about the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, it may seem on the surface this work is far less significant than the work of Ezra, who was teaching the law to the people.
We may similarly think the work of pastors and missionaries are critical, but your job as a plumber, teacher, lawyer, etc. does not have quite the same level of significance in God's eyes. The reality is every job is eternally significant if it is done for God's glory. No matter what our job title or description entails, “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17). God cares about every aspect of our lives, including our work, and we should do it with joy knowing we are pleasing our Heavenly Father.
Father God, help me to do all things for your glory. Help me to do my work to please you. Amen.
Are there any areas of life you consider 'secular' and thus not of concern to God? How can you gain clearer insight into God's heart for this part of your life?
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