Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast of my work for God.
This usually is a good ice breaker. Most of us are comfortable talking about our work. If things
are going well it gives us a chance to boast a bit, tastefully, of course. If things are going
poorly, perhaps we'll get some sympathy.
There is a far more important question, however, than what do you do? It is a question drawn
from the teachings of Jesus. The question is: For what are you working? There is a second
question like unto it--for whom are you working?
(Romans
15.17
NRSV)
One of the questions people often ask one another when they first meet is, "What do you do?"
A smart aleck might answer by saying, "Oh, I snore," or "I mow my lawn once a week. Then I
take a shower. Then I usually watch television an hour or so...." By then the other party is likely
to intercede asking, "I mean, what do you do for a living?"
Dear God, it certainly isn't easy to always be working for you, but touch me with your spirit
everyday as I do my best to work for you. Amen.
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