Dirty Word of the Day: Work

As children of the Most High God, we are to exude a supernatural lifestyle of prosperity in every facet of our lives. When reading the Word of God closely, it's not hard to see that God expects order, diligence, and competence from us. That especially includes the work place. How much productivity do you give your boss? Do you standout as one of the best workers in the company (and "kiss ups" don't count)?


Listen to the exhortation of the Holy Spirit through Paul in Ephesians 6:5-7.


"Bondservants (can be interpreted employees), be obedient to those who are your masters(or employers) according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,"with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men,"


To prosper in our lives we must work, plain and simple. We speak with great reverence of the patriarchs of antiquity (as we should) such as, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, and Paul. These men acted as oracles of God and have such revelation of His Word. "Well they prayed day and night, they got to focus completely on ministry." Nothing could be further from the truth.

• Abraham: cattle rearer
• Moses: shepherd
• Joshua: slave and warrior
• David: shepherd
• Paul: tent maker
• Jesus: carpenter

These men and Jesus all worked hard (much harder than I'm sure you and I with all of the niceties of industry and technology now). 

Listen, you can't not work and expect God's blessings. It doesn't matter if you gave a million dollars, you need some channel for that to return. God needs your labor and giving and he will bless. That's the recipe.

1/2 - labor

1/2 - consistent giving

= a whole lot of heavenly blessings.

Laziness is something God hates. Solomon writes in Proverbs that those who lazily nap the day away will be visited by the thief of poverty. Poverty is a curse. It doesn't teach you humility, it curses you and makes your ability to bless others impotent and your womb barren. We have been commanded to be a blessing to the world. 

Somebody may need some food, or children needing a jacket and shoes. A single mother may need a vehicle to drive to work to support her three children. Now, how can you help those people. A track? Please, the Gospel is being a blessing to them. When you show them such extraordinary love then they see Jesus through your good works and praise God. 

So, learn to work and enjoy work. Here are 7 ways.

1. Ask yourself, who are you going to work for today? God or man? Colossians 3:23 says, "And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2. Ask God what attitude should I have for work? If it needs changed then change it.
3. List 7 ways you can effectively increase your job performance (i.e. enthusiasm, goal oriented rather than clock oriented).
4. Plan your calendar for a month. Just do it, I don't care if you are a temp, make a faith calendar.
5. Read up on your career and ask those who do your job well.
6. Meet as many successful people in your field and ask them for advice.
7. Dress your mind for work. Before getting to work pray and ask God's grace and the blood of Jesus to give you peace. 

In closing, please understand that work is honorable. Being a janitor that brings income to your family is honorable. Working at McDonalds to support your family, is honorable. God isn't interested in job status, he's interested in character. Promotion comes from God, not man. So work hard when not being watched and give to the Lord. Stay faithful in this and God will promote you, I guarantee it. In fact, God guarantees it.