Do it for the Lord!

“Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.” Ephesians 6:5-9

In the movie Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell, a godly sprinter from Scotland, ran with an unnatural style - head tilted backward and eyes turned heavenward. He explained his unique style to his sister Jenny: “God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.”

The same sense of God’s presence and cheer should mark each of our days at home or on the job. Our every task - another day on the road, more sales calls to make, still more clothes to wash - can be approached and accomplished with renewed vigor and purpose.

God sees our works, looks at our hearts, and promises to reward us as we work heartily for Him. Our work really matters to God for we matter to Him. We can enjoy not only the benefit of a job well done but actually know that our Father in heaven will say one day: “Well done, good and faithful slave...” (Matthew 25:21).

You can experience God’s pleasure by concentrating on pleasing Him as well as your boss, associates, or family. There is no such thing as an obscure job, an insignificant chore, or unimportant assignment when you carry out your task in God’s employment.

“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3