Hard Work

Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!

7 It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,

8 yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.

9 How long will you lie there, you sluggard?
When will you get up from your sleep?

10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest—

11 and poverty will come on you like a thief
and scarcity like an armed man.

Proverbs 6:6-11

One of the reasons for the successes that I have realized outside of God’s amazing blessing and provision can be attributed to plain old fashioned hard work. I have the privilege of working in an industry where complacency abounds among my competitors and so success can be easily achieved, simply by doing my job every day to the best of my ability. One of the things that sets a Christ follower apart from other people in this world is the fact that you and I as His children work everyday not for worldly gain or for recognition by our peers or even for the self satisfaction that comes from achieving something above and beyond our own abilities, no, you and I in our heart of hearts toil and labor every day for the joy that comes from knowing that we are working for the one who loves us dearly and gave His life in order that we could be free. This godly motivation keeps us pressing on, even when the world and other people may have let us down and even when the monetary reward for our efforts is not in line with the results that have been achieved. The reason is simple, for you and I have been called to a much higher purpose than just worldly gain or fleeting recognition. Yes, you and I have been called by God to live a life of love and hard work for His purpose in order that our lives may have an everlasting impact on this world for Jesus Christ. Remember this today as you give your all for His Glory and His purposes as other people are watching and the work that you do today could help make an eternal difference in another person’s life - reflect His love and diligence today as you live your life for the King!