The Secret to Divine Promotion
The Secret to Divine Promotion
The Secret to Divine Promotion
The focus word for today is Faithfulness in Work.
The focus verse for today is Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters’
The declaration for today is - I work faithfully in all God has entrusted to me, my labour is worship to the King.
Work is worship when done for the Lord
Once a man of God told me about the Seraphim in heaven. Seraphim continuously praises the Lord saying ‘Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty’. As for them this is their work, this is their duty and this work is worshipping the Lord.
Colossians is written for the common believers and not for priests or pastors. The common believers often included maid servants and slaves who were bought from their slave owners. But the Lord says, whatever you do in your position, do it faithfully like you would do for the Lord. Humans created the distinction between sacred and secular, it was not a differentiation created by God. For God, it is one and the same, and there is no distinction. God’s principle is that, if you chase behind the spiritual, everything else will be added to you.
Colossians 3:24 says, ‘since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.’
The believers that he is addressing are commoners, maids and servants. They are not preaching to anyone or working for the ministry, they do menial work everyday. However, the Lord says, whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, just like you would do for the Lord. You could be a plumber, a mason, a maid, any job that you do, you are doing it for the Lord. Not everyone is called for full time ministry, but that does not mean that the rest is wasted. It simply means that each person is expected to do tasks as per their calling. One is not greater than the other. The Lord says you should be faithful and obey even a person who might be difficult, because that is where the Lord has placed you and that is your work and you must do your work well as if you are serving the Lord. Ultimately Christ is your big boss.
Romans 12:1 says, ‘Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.’
Proverbs 16:3 says, ‘Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.’
When motive changes, meaning changes. I believe that when a believer works at a company, because of them that organization will be blessed. Once a church was being constructed, and during that process a worker was asked what he was doing to which he replied saying that he was doing the electrical work. Another man was asked what he was doing to which he said ‘I’m building a church’. When the church was completed, the second man was asked to be part of the church and join the congregation. It is the motive that changed the meaning here.
Faithfulness is proven in the ordinary
God evaluates consistency and not visibility.
Luke 16:10 says, ‘Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.’
1 Corinthians 4:2 says, ‘Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.’
Proverbs 27:18 says, ‘The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.’
In each of these verses, God is telling us to be faithful in the little so that he can entrust us with the big. Faithfulness is not dramatic, it's a daily choice. Some of the smaller instances where one should be faithful includes, arriving on time at work, finishing assignments on time, keeping promises to your colleagues, maintaining standards. A clock moves forward not because of a dramatic jump, but because of steady unseen ticks. Progress is built on small consistencies.
Wholehearted work releases excellence
Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters’
There is a story of a man who worked for a construction company. He was their project manager and wanted to retire from the company after years of service. When he approached his boss, he encouraged him to stay on for one more project. The man obliged, however his heart was not in the project and somehow he completed it. Once the project was done, the man gave the key to his boss. To the man’s surprise his boss returned the key saying that this was a gift for him. He was shocked and wished he completed the villa to the best of his abilities. Hence, it is wholehearted efforts that produce enduring impact.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.’
Psalm 37:5 says, ‘Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:’
Hebrews 6:10 says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.’
Excellence is not perfectionism. Excellence is sincerity with full effort. If you are someone who performs a task wholeheartedly, you reflect God’s nature. Our God never works partially.
Philippians 1:6 says, ‘being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’
Faithful work is never wasted
You may not always see recognition for your work, but it's never wasted effort as heaven reports everything.
1 Corinthians 15:58 says, ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Galatians 6:9 says, ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.’
Matthew 25:21 says, ‘“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’’
God rewards faithfulness before he rewards fame.
The focus verse for today is Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters’
The declaration for today is - I work faithfully in all God has entrusted to me, my labour is worship to the King.
Work is worship when done for the Lord
Once a man of God told me about the Seraphim in heaven. Seraphim continuously praises the Lord saying ‘Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty’. As for them this is their work, this is their duty and this work is worshipping the Lord.
Colossians is written for the common believers and not for priests or pastors. The common believers often included maid servants and slaves who were bought from their slave owners. But the Lord says, whatever you do in your position, do it faithfully like you would do for the Lord. Humans created the distinction between sacred and secular, it was not a differentiation created by God. For God, it is one and the same, and there is no distinction. God’s principle is that, if you chase behind the spiritual, everything else will be added to you.
Colossians 3:24 says, ‘since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.’
The believers that he is addressing are commoners, maids and servants. They are not preaching to anyone or working for the ministry, they do menial work everyday. However, the Lord says, whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, just like you would do for the Lord. You could be a plumber, a mason, a maid, any job that you do, you are doing it for the Lord. Not everyone is called for full time ministry, but that does not mean that the rest is wasted. It simply means that each person is expected to do tasks as per their calling. One is not greater than the other. The Lord says you should be faithful and obey even a person who might be difficult, because that is where the Lord has placed you and that is your work and you must do your work well as if you are serving the Lord. Ultimately Christ is your big boss.
Romans 12:1 says, ‘Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.’
Proverbs 16:3 says, ‘Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.’
When motive changes, meaning changes. I believe that when a believer works at a company, because of them that organization will be blessed. Once a church was being constructed, and during that process a worker was asked what he was doing to which he replied saying that he was doing the electrical work. Another man was asked what he was doing to which he said ‘I’m building a church’. When the church was completed, the second man was asked to be part of the church and join the congregation. It is the motive that changed the meaning here.
Faithfulness is proven in the ordinary
God evaluates consistency and not visibility.
Luke 16:10 says, ‘Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.’
1 Corinthians 4:2 says, ‘Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.’
Proverbs 27:18 says, ‘The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.’
In each of these verses, God is telling us to be faithful in the little so that he can entrust us with the big. Faithfulness is not dramatic, it's a daily choice. Some of the smaller instances where one should be faithful includes, arriving on time at work, finishing assignments on time, keeping promises to your colleagues, maintaining standards. A clock moves forward not because of a dramatic jump, but because of steady unseen ticks. Progress is built on small consistencies.
Wholehearted work releases excellence
Colossians 3:23 says, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters’
There is a story of a man who worked for a construction company. He was their project manager and wanted to retire from the company after years of service. When he approached his boss, he encouraged him to stay on for one more project. The man obliged, however his heart was not in the project and somehow he completed it. Once the project was done, the man gave the key to his boss. To the man’s surprise his boss returned the key saying that this was a gift for him. He was shocked and wished he completed the villa to the best of his abilities. Hence, it is wholehearted efforts that produce enduring impact.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.’
Psalm 37:5 says, ‘Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:’
Hebrews 6:10 says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.’
Excellence is not perfectionism. Excellence is sincerity with full effort. If you are someone who performs a task wholeheartedly, you reflect God’s nature. Our God never works partially.
Philippians 1:6 says, ‘being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’
Faithful work is never wasted
You may not always see recognition for your work, but it's never wasted effort as heaven reports everything.
1 Corinthians 15:58 says, ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Galatians 6:9 says, ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.’
Matthew 25:21 says, ‘“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’’
God rewards faithfulness before he rewards fame.
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