What have you learned this past year Part 2

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,  24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality."

                                                                  Colossians 3:23-25   NKJV

Paul is calling for us to honour our masters - the people we may work for or have to submit to, such as government etc. He encourages us to work for them as if we are serving Jesus Himself. When we do this, we should not do it reluctantly but, with Godly motivation. As we work this way, our earthly boss may notice this and may mention it, However, if he doesn't, Jesus has noticed and really, this is all that matters.

Nothing goes unnoticed with Jesus, people may just accept that we are doing the work that we are paid to do. However, Jesus will know that you are doing the work as if you are doing it for Him. You will then receive the reward of the inheritance from God.

Just think of it as working with a big notice on your back, 'DOING THE JOB FOR JESUS'. If you work for yourself and have a van, you could always put a quotation under for name and description, with this underneath in brackets. This would underpin your intention to serve your customer with excellent service and may be a good reference. I do remember seeing a firm's van once with AGAPE' CLEANING SERVICES written on the side. What a great witness. However, it will only be a great witness if you work as if serving Jesus.

Therefore, what have you learned this past year? Well for a start, we see the need to place Jesus in first place in everything. It is a recipe for success. So if you are at College or Uni, ask Jesus to help you with your studies and essay writing. From past experience, I can assure you that this works very well. If you work for someone then treat it as if you are serving Jesus as previously mentioned, the same as working for yourself. However, always be honourable to the name of Jesus. Course jokes and innuendoes let is down terribly.

Make this your New Years slogan: 

"DOING THE JOB FOR JESUS"

I'll be back on Friday 2nd January 2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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