Work Willingly and Enthusiastically

Memory Verse of the Week ~

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Read the verse in context:

For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:56-58

Be strong and immovable.
It takes a lot of work to move a mill stone.
How willing are you to work?

Work enthusiastically. God was Himself a good worker. Look at the Creation story in Genesis. He didn’t rest until His work was done. Jesus worked tirelessly healing, teaching and counseling His followers. That was His way of showing love…until He ultimately died of the cross for all of us. Paul gives us some insight into loving others in his letter to the church at Rome.

Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-13

Paul taught the church at Colossi that they should work willingly. That is the same way we should work at our jobs or homes. I distinctly remember as a young Christian and new wife that I learned a lesson in working for the Lord—in serving my husband as if he were the Lord. I was complaining about always having to starch and iron my husband’s work shirts every day and a precious lady in my Bible Study group advised me to iron those shirts and have them ready every morning…as if I was doing it for the Lord Himself. That changed my attitude. I rarely complained about that task again.

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23

So work…not to get rewarded, but to sincerely help others. Your work is not going to get you into heaven. That is only as a gift from God. But your work might just help someone to make the right choice to follow Jesus. Work willingly and enthusiastically.

Daily Bible Reading: Psalms 7, 21, 31, 34, 52

Did you pay your taxes? Did you give to Caesar what is due to Caesar?

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