In this week’s message, entitled “The Gospel and Work”, we examined Colossians 3:22-4:1. We heard how we, as Christians, have been transferred from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of God’s beloved Son and how this should make all the difference in the way that we serve those that we work for. To better understand the difference the gospel makes in our work, let us consider these questions:
- It can be easy for us to see our jobs or our studies as simply a means to make money, and it can be easy to see our responsibilities at home as simply doing what must be done. How much can you relate to one of these views, and how has this caused you to miss opportunities to live for God’s glory?
- If in the midst of your daily tasks someone were to ask you, “Who are you serving right now?” what would your answer be? How can you better pursue having a focus of serving the Lord?
- Do you typically work with eternal rewards in view? How does this idea strike you? How do rewards relate to God’s grace?
- If you are to “work heartily” with “sincerity of heart”, how would you rate this aspect of your work? In light of this passage, how can you pray for and pursue this kind of work?
As we work this week, let’s pray that God would help us to remember who we serve, why we serve, and how we are to serve for God’s glory.
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