This past Friday night I went to the First Priority Campus Club Kick Off 2008 meeting with my teenage daughters. First Priority is a ministry that encourages, empowers, and equips middle and high school Christian students in public schools to share their faith and spread the gospel on their campus. These children are learning that it is no coincidence that they attend their specific school. It’s no coincidence that they sit next to that certain kid in class. The Lord planted them there to be a light in the darkness. Their school is their mission field. He will use them to reach the other children who so desperately need the Savior. Our Heavenly Father allowed these children to be there to fulfill the great commission that Jesus gave.
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
We can follow these children’s example and allow God to use us where we have been planted. It is not a coincidence that you work for your company. God allowed your desk, office, or station to be right where it is for a purpose. He wants you to be the conduit He uses to spread the love of Christ on your job site. Your job is your mission field. He wants your co-workers to see what a true Christian is. Remember that unbelievers go by what they see. You can lead your co-workers to the Lord by setting the right example and being a living testimony. Here are some ways to let your light shine on your mission field.
Ø Have enthusiasm and remember you work for the Lord. – “Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. (Ephesians 6:7-8)
Ø Do your job diligently and with a good attitude. – “Work hard and cheerfully at all you do, just as though you were working for the Lord and not merely for your masters.” (Colossians 3:23)
Ø Be trustworthy. – “Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer. (Proverbs 25:13)
Ø Respect your employer. Do your best to please them in and out of their presence. – “Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must no talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way. (Titus 2:9-10)
“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Lord, thank you for the job that you have given us. We want to fulfill the great commission that Jesus gave us on our work sites and in our schools. Teach us to walk in love and be living testimonies for all to see. Thank you for giving us the words to speak to those who need to hear the gospel. In Jesus Name…Amen
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
We can follow these children’s example and allow God to use us where we have been planted. It is not a coincidence that you work for your company. God allowed your desk, office, or station to be right where it is for a purpose. He wants you to be the conduit He uses to spread the love of Christ on your job site. Your job is your mission field. He wants your co-workers to see what a true Christian is. Remember that unbelievers go by what they see. You can lead your co-workers to the Lord by setting the right example and being a living testimony. Here are some ways to let your light shine on your mission field.
Ø Have enthusiasm and remember you work for the Lord. – “Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. (Ephesians 6:7-8)
Ø Do your job diligently and with a good attitude. – “Work hard and cheerfully at all you do, just as though you were working for the Lord and not merely for your masters.” (Colossians 3:23)
Ø Be trustworthy. – “Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer. (Proverbs 25:13)
Ø Respect your employer. Do your best to please them in and out of their presence. – “Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must no talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way. (Titus 2:9-10)
“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Lord, thank you for the job that you have given us. We want to fulfill the great commission that Jesus gave us on our work sites and in our schools. Teach us to walk in love and be living testimonies for all to see. Thank you for giving us the words to speak to those who need to hear the gospel. In Jesus Name…Amen
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