Presented by Lauren Stibgen
God chose to create men and women in his image! God created us to work and tend all the creation he had made both before the original sin of Adam and Eve and after. You and I are living in the after, and the good work we do for the kingdom today matters for eternity and for the promise of a new heaven and new earth!
Starting to view your work in this light may take some time. If you find yourself questioning your work or why God has you in a certain role or company, pause and consider this,
…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose (Philippians 2:13).
He predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will (Ephesians 1:5).
As you consider these verses, know God has a plan for you, and it is for his will and pleasure. But what is his will and pleasure? God created, man sinned, and now, God is redeeming his kingdom!
You may be wondering how God is using you to redeem his kingdom at work. God has created everything so his glory could be revealed, including you! One of the best embodiments of this is Ephesians 2:10.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10).
Take heart and consider, you are God’s workmanship, his glorious creation. Pause for a moment and think about this. God’s work made you! Something about this makes me feel very special. God made me to display his glory!
God also made you to do good works which he prepared beforehand. As you work today, consider this. He planned this moment. God planned for you to be right where you are. Again, he did this for his glory!
And this is the best part. We just need to walk in these good works. He doesn’t call us to strive, stress, or fret. He calls us to walk.
Somehow, everything God has set before you at work today is part of his great plan to bring glory to himself and to redeem his kingdom.