Why do I work? God created work and it is good like everything else he created but that's not really what I am asking. What is my motivation for working?
The obvious answer is that if I don't work I won't have what I need to live; work is the tool that God is using for me to have what I need. He could and has used other tools but for me, at this point in my life it is my work. Now, does my work only supply what I need or does it provide more than I need? Do I work more than I have to so I can have more or save more? Am I working so I will have a retirement fund for the day I want to quit work and buy a vineyard? Those are the why's I want to explore.
Jesus is extremely clear in his teaching that a disciple's primary purpose is to meet the needs of people as he/she preaches repentence. He repeatedly reminds us that the Father will provide all our needs. Be careful that you don't misundertand me I am not saying that everyone is supposed to quit their job & go to the mission field, though some will undoubtably be called out to do that. All of this speaks to our motivation and attitude about where we work and why. Where we work can easily be part of our "mission field" and why we work is about WAY more than funding our needs, it is about providing for our mission as well.
I am challenged to review my budget and where I put the money, time and resources God gives me with the understanding that where I am "storing my treasure" (or spending it) reveals my heart. Where is your heart? Is it in your retirement account or God's Kingdom? If you thought that the money in your savings account could secure the salvation of even 1 person what would you do?
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