Working for God

In Daily Devotional by Jacques Van Dyk

Bible Verse: “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

We have reached the end of the week, during which we examined biblical principles to work for God’s glory.

At the beginning of the week, we stressed the importance of not compromising our beliefs at work while also finding creative solutions to issues, as Daniel did. We should be respectful to our earthly bosses and work as if we are working for God. We should not be hardheaded when our beliefs are challenged but rather seek a solution that works for all.

The following day, we examined integrity and how we should be blameless before God and others. We looked at how Daniel was a man of integrity, and the only misguided opportunity his enemies could find to attack him was his absolute devotion to God. Daniel was resolute through prayer and faith; in the end, he prevailed over his enemies.

On Wednesday, we reviewed why it is crucial to work in excellence. We don’t work for man; we work for God alone. Although tempting, don’t become a “quiet quitter.” Pray to God when you face challenging situations, including God in the details of our lives and workdays.

After discussing doing our best at work, we also explored being more compassionate in the workplace. We discussed the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz. We saw what it meant to be compassionate to someone considered an outcast by society. Jesus was the ultimate example of compassion, and we should model our lives (including at work) after Him.

And yesterday, we looked at serving others at work. We concluded that we should not isolate ourselves because of our beliefs but work to receive an inheritance from God. Many people need help all around us. We could consider adopting a servant leadership style for those leading teams. We should step outside our comfort zone to be a light to our fellow image-bearers.

In all of this, we seek to glorify God through our work, following His Word and the way of Christ as we do.

Prayer: Dear Father, may the devotionals read this week provide insight and inspiration to all men. Bless each man who joined in this week. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Reflection: Take a moment to reflect on two biblical principles that we explored this past week that will help you approach work differently this coming week.


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Jacques Van Dyk
Jacques Van Dyk is a content writer and network leader at Impactus. He has been attending the Peoples Church in Toronto for ten years, where he recently started a life group for men. He is passionate about reaching men who want to grow in faith. Jacques is married to Nancy with four children and one grandchild and lives in Vaughan, Ontario.
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Jacques Van Dyk
Jacques Van Dyk is a content writer and network leader at Impactus. He has been attending the Peoples Church in Toronto for ten years, where he recently started a life group for men. He is passionate about reaching men who want to grow in faith. Jacques is married to Nancy with four children and one grandchild and lives in Vaughan, Ontario.