RECOGNIZING THE SACREDNESS OF OUR WORK
The modern separation between the sacred and the secular is not the wholistic view of faith and vocation that is seen in the Bible. Consider these two men whom Moses named in Exodus because of their God-given talent as craftsmen. He described Bezalel as being “called by name” (Ex.35:30) by the Lord to work as the lead craftsman in building the tabernacle. Both he and Oholiab were similarly gifted by and called by God to do this highly skilled work. Moses even described Bezalel as being “filled with the Spirit” (Ex.35:31), not only to do all kinds of specialized work as a craftsman, but also as one whom God “inspired to teach” (Ex.35:34) others his craft.
All work is sacred when it is done for the Lord. As the apostle Paul wrote, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men” (Col.3:23).
PRAYER: Dear Father, help us to see our work as more than necessary drudgery, but divine calling. And help us to do it with all of our heart and passion, knowing that we are ultimately serving you. Let our work be a platform for sharing the gospel with those around us. In Jesus’ name, amen.