COLOSSIANS 3:23-24

“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.”

TO PONDER

Paul has spent this chapter writing to people from all walks of life, Jew, Gentile, Slave, Master, etc, reminding them they are united in Christ,  He reminds them how to live in community and unity.  He talks about submission, love, obedience and sincerity in all things. And he finishes the chapter with encouragement.  When we serve Jesus, we ask him for direction, guidance, we work with his plans, not ours.  And we give that our best shot.  I grew up with Luther’s ‘priesthood of all believers”.  We are are called, to serve and be served, to love and be loved. 

And what is our inheritance, our reward?  Not just the next adventure when we die, but we live the starting point of that adventure here on earth, every day in the mundane, the small, the large, the exciting, the repetitive and sometimes …..the unexpected surprises Jesus dumps on us when we stop, listen and hold out our hands. 

PRAYER

 Jesus, my master, fill my hands and heart with work that is fitting for me, your child.  Give me humility, courage and faith to see, accept and do your will.  Amen

Today's devotion written by Barb Niczynski, LifeWay Illawarra.