Exodus 34 & 35 -- Joy In Work

God specifically addressed attitudes toward work and giving of time and money.  He had given Moses the instructions for building the Tabernacle, but it wasn’t going to build itself.

“Everyone who wanted to give came and brought a gift to the Lord … everyone who had _______ brought it.” 

The sidebar in my Bible, by Charles Colson, mentions a story about a man who visited a stone quarry and asked three of the workers what they were doing.  “Can’t you see?,” said the first one irritably.  “I’m cutting a stone.”  The second one replied, “I’m earning about a hundred pounds a week.”  But the third put down his pick and thrust out his chest proudly.  “I’m building a cathedral,” he said.

He continues, “We are, above all, spiritual beings and as such we need to rediscover the moral and spiritual significance for every area and aspect of our lives, including our work.”

Father, help me in my work not to get stymied by the minutiae or overwhelmed by the task.  Remind me that through me, You are helping others, using what I do for Your own glory.  If I ever exhibit a wrong attitude, please remind me that it reflects poorly on Your glory.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford