October 20, 2024
Chris Freeland
Southwest
"Your work is designed to be a primary environment where your filled-full life overflows."
When we think about work, it’s easy to compartmentalize it from our spiritual lives. We often see our jobs as the mundane parts of life, unrelated to our faith, or worse, as something to just get through. But in Colossians 3, Paul challenges us to see our work differently. Whatever "work" looks like for you—whether it's a paid job, parenting, school, or volunteering—it’s a space where the filled-full life in Christ can overflow.
Paul reminds us that our work reflects something deeper than just a paycheck or recognition. It reflects what we believe about Jesus. Whether you're sitting in a corner office, wiping down countertops, or tackling that endless to-do list at home, the quality, character, and motivation of your work speaks volumes about your relationship with God. God isn't interested only in your religious activities; He cares about how you do your work, because it’s part of His bigger picture for the flourishing of the world.
When we connect the dots between our everyday tasks and God's heart for the world, it changes everything. We no longer work for human recognition or just to get by; we work from a place of already being loved and valued by God. In that freedom, we’re able to give our best effort, knowing that it reflects the character of the One who called us. It’s not about perfection, but about seeing your work as a part of the greater Kingdom mission, where even the smallest acts reflect God’s glory. Whether anyone else notices or not, God sees, and He celebrates when we bring our best, not for something, but from the fullness He’s already given us.
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