Youre a Priest at Work (3) His God instructs him and teaches him the right way. Isaiah 28:26 NIV Lottery winners often make the same comment: âWinning all that money isnât going to change my life.â But it seldom works out that way. Six months later they have left their job and bought a new house. A survey of lottery winners confirmed these two things: (1) The majority were more unhappy after than before winning. Why? Unfulfilled demands and unmet expectations on the part of family and friends led to disappointment and resentment. (2) None of them would give up the money theyâd won. When youâve had more money, you tend to be miserable with less. But having more money doesnât give you more selfâworth. Itâs notable that the song Take This Job and Shove It was recorded by a man named Johnny Paycheck! Isaiah wrote: âWhen a farmer ploughs for planting, does he plough continually?âŚDoes he not plant wheat in its place?âŚGod instructs him and teaches him the right wayâŚAll thisâŚcomes from the Lord.â (Isaiah 28:24â29 NIV) That means whether youâre a farmer or a firemanâGod gave you your job! Itâs your âcallingâ, and it was designed to do more than simply provide financial security. It was designed to give you dignity and worth, and to fulfil Godâs purposes on earth. Its been said: âAll human work, however complicated or simple, is made possible by the operation of the Spirit of God in the working person; and all work whose nature and results reflect the values of the new creation is accomplished under the instruction and inspiration of the Spirit of God.â So, âWhatever you do, workâŚwith all your heartâŚfor the Lord.â (Colossians 3:23 NIV) SoulFood: Gen 10-12, Jn 13:1-17, Ps 95, Prov 30:29-33
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