There is a fine line between our religion and our work life and many of us do not know the difference. We tend to either completely separate the two or let one completely dominate the other, relegating it to the background. Two dimensions, independent of each other - the spiritual and the physical.
To get a Biblical insight into this lets read 2 Samuel 5:12 -
" And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake".
This verse caught my eye today, because of the word "perceived" which means to become aware or conscious of (something) or come to realize or understand something. David understood very well that his kingship was from God, not his own achievement.
This verse caught my eye today, because of the word "perceived" which means to become aware or conscious of (something) or come to realize or understand something. David understood very well that his kingship was from God, not his own achievement.
David also realized that God was merciful because of the Israelites, who were His people. So David was placed by God, as King, with the objective of leading, protecting and serving God's people.
So two things emerge very clearly:
A. What ever we are, wherever we are, we are placed there by the Lord and
B. To fulfil His objective or purpose for us in that placement.
As we progress in life, do we realize that wherever we are placed, we are placed by the Lord. And therefore we are placed there to do some work for Him. We need to achieve the purpose He has placed on us as well, in both work and personal circumstances.
And therefore our duty is to give our 100% to our work and also, live our personal and work life according to God's word, fulfilling His purpose for our life.
Two verses come to mind when we think about this -
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, and
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
David did not exclude God from his kingship and relegate Him to his personal life. He invited God to manage both. And he did both with zeal and excelled to become a great King as well as a man after God's own heart.
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