Introduction
Almost all of us are working in the broad sense, be it as a student, national service personnel, homemaker, worker, boss and even a retiree!
If we were to truly place our work in God’s hands, how might it be different from how we are working today?
Our work in God’s hands has three focal points, which guide us in our work:
A. SEE OUR WORK AS GOD’S CALLING
“The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis 2:15)
From under-valuing to over-valuing work
From a secular view to a sacred view of work
Shifting from a job to a vocation – God’s calling to serve a purpose beyond self!
B. SERVE GOD AND PEOPLE WHOLEHEARTEDLY
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people…” (Ephesians 6:7)
How slaves should serve their masters
How masters should serve their slaves
Because we all have an ultimate Master!
C. STAY RESTED IN CHRIST
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Jesus calls all to come to Him, take His yoke and learn from Him
True restedness is found in our significance and satisfaction in Christ
Working from a posture of rest!
CONCLUSION
As God calls, He will empower and equip us to do His work!
Reflection Questions
1. How should I shift from my view of work to God’s view?
Next Week’s Topic: Our Money in God’s Hands
Next Week’s Speaker: Paul Liu
