Monday... We can enjoy our work.

Monday... Did you know that we can enjoy our work? We can.

Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians, in 6:6 (MSG), "Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do." He then says, "And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God.' And this is a good thing to see. And then, "Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are a slave or free."

He then says in verse 9, "Masters, it's the same with you. No abuse, please, and no threats. You and your servants are both under the same Master in heaven. He makes no distinction between you and them."

Now all of this is so important for us as Christ followers to see. Somehow we get the idea that certain people are called by God so they are the only ones who work for God. But no matter our work, we all work for God. He is our master no matter what we do.

And He wants us to do it with a smile. Look what He has done for us. Be glad that you can do something for Him. We don't always enjoy what work we may be doing and we know how Jesus felt about going to the cross but He did it because of His love for His Father and His love for us.

So again, "work heartily". The NLT says, "Work with enthusiasm." The NIV, "Serve wholeheartedly."

Then, "Work with a smile on your face. always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God"

And "Good work will give you good pay from the Master."

So we can enjoy our work, can't we? Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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