Col 3:23 Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men,Col 3:24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord--you serve the Lord Christ.
For those of you that do not know me very well, I am a part time delivery driver at Pizza Hut. It may not be the most glorious job, but you can’t beat the money! You may be thinking to yourself, “What does this have to do with the verse in Colossians?” Last night as I was coming in from my last delivery, I knew I would have to go over and finish up the dreaded DISHES. If you have ever worked in a restaurant before, you know what I am talking about. The dish room (the area you think would be the cleanest) is disgusting around the loading area. First of all, there are dirty dishes everywhere, the sink is full of leftover food and drinks, garbage disposal does not give off the most pleasant of odors, it is just not a pleasing place to be in.
Again, “What does this have to do with the verse in Colossians?” It is very easy to get discouraged when work we do does not seem “ideal.” We get the “I’m better than this” idea, “Why am I the one that has to do this?” Look at what Matthew Henry says about this: “Do it cheerfully, not discontented at the providence of God which put you in that relation.” When we are in these discontenting situations, we must realize that God allowed us to be a servant in that capacity. Matthew Henry also says, “We are really doing our duty to God when we are faithful in our duty to men.”
Dishes may not be the most appealing task for anyone, especially at a restaurant, but when I realized that I was glorifying God by having a good attitude, it was all worth it. What about you? What “duties” in your life have you discouraged? Next time they get you down, remember it is to be done enthusiastically and unto the Lord.
To God be the glory!
Aaron Taylor
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