TUESDAY: WILLING TO DO THE SMALL THINGS
KEY PASSAGE
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving”
DEVOTIONAL
Sometimes we can get so caught up in what we want to be doing, that we miss the unique opportunity in what we are doing right now. Most of life is spent in the mundane, in-between moments. Yet, it is here that we can learn to see God regularly and serve Him mightily.
As a follower of Jesus, the attitude we take is that no matter what we do, we do it unto the Lord. That means whether I am running a business, stocking shelves, or anything else in-between, I do it FOR the Lord because He has blessed me with the place I find myself in.
Too often, we think we need something more from Jesus to experience joy, when the real gift He has for us is joy in the everyday, right here and right now. So, we serve Him with all we have, no matter what we find ourselves doing.
Why wait for joy when it is available today? Whatever you find yourself doing, even if it seems small, it is still significant work. Ultimately, it is not done for people, but for God. So work well today, because you work for Jesus!
CHALLENGE
Whatever your work is today - whether you are an on-the-clock employee, a stay-at-home mom, or the caretaker of a family member - take a moment before you begin to sit and breathe. Remind yourself that you work for Jesus. Ask Him to help you view your work in this way, and to help you execute your work in this way. Take a moment in the middle of your work today to pause, and thank Him for the work He has given you!