Ah, Monday, the day to return to work and do all as unto God our Father. Must we? Is not our job to slide under the radar, crab about the boss, and slip the stumbling block into our neighbor's project? Well, if you watch the world that may indeed seem what work is all about. However, in Christ we are called to a different sort of work. Here we have the word given to turn the other cheek, do good to those who hate us, and love our neighbors. We go to work to do all as to the glory of God. Every boss, good or bad, crabby or sweet, deserves our best service as though we do it to our Father in Heaven. Is any of this easy? No, of course not, that's why we call it work.
Doing the right thing takes the strength God gives to us. A rebirth in Christ allows us to seek the path our Lord points out, especially when that other way is so tempting. Yes, the dark path will present itself seductively, sometimes literally so, in the workplace. There are those who go to work as a hunting expedition for a spouse or a conquest for their next sexual partner. Also, the way to the top may seem only possible by climbing over the one in that position now. The environment at work often seems to encourage the worst sorts of behavior. And here we are, beloved of Christ, called to do those very opposite things: faithfulness to the wife or husband, supporting the boss, recognizing the teammate even as your efforts go overlooked, and many other opportunities to glorify God. Haven't been promoted in like 10,000 years? Maybe God wants you to do a great job right where He has you today.
Trust in the Lord, our next promotion may be to a kingship in Heaven working directly for the King of kings!
Bucky
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