S. Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
O. Paul had just given instructions for Christian households regarding how we relate to one another. He closes this chapter teaching us to work with all our hearts at whatever we do, because God is a rewarder. Though we may work for an earthly employer, we work for the Lord. We ultimately serve the Lord. Paul shares at least one reason why we are to work with all of our hearts at whatever we do - The Lord is going to reward us. We are going to receive an inheritance - a future gift.
A. I love the work that God has placed me in. I enjoy cariing for my home and property. I enjoy officiating high school sports and I dearly love the work of the church. I love meeting people and encouraging them. So I work at this with all my heart because I love it and what a great “2nd blessing” (If I can call it that) - God will reward me for my work. Who doesn’t love getting gifts? And to get one from the Lord? I’m all in.
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for this word today. Thank you Lord that you are a rewarder. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to work with all my heart. To be a difference maker. To be encouraging to others. In Jesus’ name!
