Saturday's Devotion

Saturday, November 8, 2003

But Jesus answered them, "My Father is still working, and I also am working."
(John 5.17 NRSV)

How we view our work is ultimately a religious question. If we view life as meaningful, purposeful, and having direction, then we will probably view our work as having rhyme and reason as well. If, however, life is simply a matter of passing time, getting by, merely existing, then it is doubtful that we will get excited by the roles we play in life.

It can be a terrific thing to be a farmer or a teacher or an ambulance driver or a physicist or a retailer if we understand where our lives fit in to God's overall scheme of things. The farmer provides food, the teacher helps transform young minds, the ambulance driver saves lives, the physicist unlocks the secrets of the universe, the retailer brings nice things into the community to improve the quality of life. Each of us has a place in God's plan for the world.

Dear God, help me to see how my work makes a positive impact for others. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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