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Walk by Faith: Focus on God
WORSHIPSuggested Worship Songs:
Your Love Never Fails, Rejoice, Put Your Hope in God, Grace so
Glorious, Revelation Song
WELCOMEWork Rating. On a scale of 1 to 10, with highest 10, how
do you rate your work today? Why?
WORDGenesis 39:2-3
The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he
was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.Now his master saw
that the Lord was with him and how the Lord caused all that he did
to prosper in his hand.
When a tooth paste is squeezed what comes out is
whats inside. When you are squeezed by trials
and sufferings, what comes out is the real you.
The workplace is often used to squeeze us to test
our character. Lets learn from the experience of
Joseph in the workplace in Genesis 39.
Fix your eyes on Jesus
Joseph was sold as a slave to Potiphar in Egypt.
Once upon a time, he was the favored son in the
family, but his brothers betrayed him. He didnt do
anything bad to anyone, but he landed in a job he
did not apply for, with a boss he didnt know, and
in a place he didnt choose to be in. He had all thereason to
grumble and complain but he didnt.
Instead he walked by faith and focused on God.
As Joseph fixed his eyes on God, so we must fix our
eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). If we focus on
people we will be disappointed; on circumstances,
we will be discouraged; on ourselves, we will be
depressed. Sooner or later our parents, our
leaders, children, loved ones and other people will
disappoint us.
Wherever you are right now, focus on Jesus, the
Author and Perfecter of your faith. You do notknow at what
chapter of your life you are in now,
but God knows. God sees the big picture from
beginning to end. The Bible tells us we have an
amazing destiny in Jesus; we are destined to be
princes and princesses when Jesus comes again. So
focus on God -the Writer of your life story.
Gods Blueprint for Success
Success is doing Gods will for your life. It does not
always mean having money or power. When you
meditate on Gods Word day and night you will be
successful (Joshua 1:8). Gods blue print for living
is the Bible, so study the Scriptures and know how
it is to be successful according to Gods terms.
Joseph was a slave but he was successful because
the Lord was with him (Genesis 39:2). Because he
prospered in everything, his master saw the
presence of God in his life (v.3).
Like Joseph, work in such a way that you become
an MVP Most Valuable Performer for your
excellent job, quality output, service commitment,
diligence, work ethics, competence and character.
Work so well that people can see God in your life
and your boss couldnt let you go because the
company needs you.
The Theology of Work
Work is not a curse; it is created by God even
before the fall of man. God appointed man to
cultivate the Garden (Genesis 2:15). God created
the workplace for us so that He can manifest His
glory. God designed us to be so unique in the
workplace that we become witnesses of Christ.
Work hard and do your best. Do everything
wholeheartedly as for the Lord. No such thing as
secular and sacred work. Whatever you do issacred when you do it
unto the Lord (Colossians
3:22-23).
The reality of work is we spend 80% of our
waking hours at the workplace. If you are not
treating your work as sacred, you are missing the
greatest opportunity to be the salt and light of the
world. Do not cheat on time in the workplace. Be
excited to work. Your work is Gods blessing.
October 26, 2014Vol. 14, No. 43
