Glorifying God in Mundane, Everyday Activities

How can we find joy in the mundane and ordinary aspects of life? Dr. John Snyder suggests that when we belong to God, all of life belongs to Him and every task we do can be set apart to Him and can be a part of exalting Him. He encourages us to go beyond thinking of religious activities when we delight in God and to include everyday activities that may not seem spiritual or religious. Dr. Snyder refers to Zechariah's prophecy in chapter 14, verses 20 and 21, where the prophet talks about the coming rescue and the work of God, which is ultimately fulfilled in the work of Christ. The symbolic picture of bells on horses and cooking pots in the Lord's house conveys that when we belong to God, everything in our lives can be holy to Him. Dr. Snyder emphasizes that this means that even the mundane tasks of life, such as schoolwork, chores, or talking to a neighbor, can be a part of exalting and delighting in Him. When we belong to God, we can find joy in everything we do because it is all set apart to Him. Dr. Snyder encourages us to see every little task in our lives as an opportunity to exalt God and to delight in Him. As we set our hearts on Him, even the most ordinary aspects of our lives can become holy and bring us joy. In Colossians 3:23-24, Paul reminds us that "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."