Walk Wisely - Week 5

The way we think about work is broken. We often think of it as a necessary evil, but scripture presents a different way to think about it (Colossians 3:23-24). Though it is imperfect, there is goodness in work, and we should be wise about how we think about and how we engage in work (Proverb 12:11)(Proverb 22:29). God created us to work (Genesis 2:15), but it has been corrupted in the fall. We can still find meaning and joy through diligent work (Proverb 13:4). Offer our labor to the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24). One of the important parts of that is to honor the rhythm of work and rest (Proverb 23:4)(Proverb 15:19). Recognize that Jesus spent most of His adult life as a craftsman. In our times of labor, it may help to think of Christ joyously serving and honoring in carpentry. (Psalm 90:17) Liferoads Church Spokane