![]() ![]() Sometimes we may work for someone who is not honorable or of high quality in character. In whatever walk of life you are in, in whatever job or task that you do, do it as unto the Lord. You are serving the Lord Christ.Įphesians 6:7 rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man Verses About ServingĬolossians 3:24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. Proverbs 12:11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. ![]() Luke 10:7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Matthew 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. Some may be surprised to find out that there are many thoughts about work, lack of work, and serving in the Bible.ġ Thessalonians 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.ġ Timothy 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.Įphesians 4:28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.Įxodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Consider the following…Įcclesiastes 9:10 “ Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.“ The words from God do not stop in Genesis but continue on throughout the Scriptures with Jesus himself being a “carpenter” in Mark 6:3. ![]() We all work in some way some go to an office, some work in the home. Just like Adam, we all have things to do and work is one of them. Yes, God gave Adam some things to do from the very beginning (and this is even before sin entered the world in Genesis 3). The topic comes right to the forefront in the very beginning when in Genesis 1, after God created man He says, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living think that moves on the earth.” The word “subdue” certainly has a meaning of work or control or trample under. Amen.What does the Bible have to say about work? Some may be surprised to find out that there are many thoughts about work, lack of work, and serving. Strengthen me to work more as I know that God rewards those who work hard. Let my work be blessed and promote me to a higher level where I will stand before kings and not just an ordinary man. I ask you to teach me to be diligent in my works and never disappoint people and you. Lord, it is written that the hand of the diligent shall be made rich. God Rewards those who Work Hard Prayer for Today It pays to be diligent at work and consistent too. He kept answering all the questions he was asked, then they decided to make him the boss because he knows better. The man asked for permission to answer and he answered. They got to where this man was and they were asking his boss questions but he couldn’t answer them. When the external supervisors came to the company and they had to show them around. In the course of doing all these, he was learning more, he was gaining more knowledge and new ideas. His boss also sends him to do the works he supposed to do. His colleagues use to give him the works they supposed to do it for them. Everybody loves someone who can help them to do their job effectively and very well.Įven God wants us to do whatever we find ourselves doing with all our heart because there is a sure reward at the end.Ī man gave a testimony, he was working in a company and was earning low because of his position. The Bible stated it that a man working diligently and consistently will be promoted to stand before kings. You can’t be working diligently with all your hearts and still remain at the same level. When you work hard and diligently, you’ll get promoted. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings he shall not stand before mean men.” (Proverbs 22:29) So let’s tell God to teach us how to work diligently. We must do well in anything we find ourselves doing because it pays and working diligently promotes one. A person that works hard and diligently will get a reward. ![]() God rewards those who work hard – Prayer for April 14. ![]()
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