Just recently, I started writing a daily tidbit on Christian discipleship for some sweet friends of mine, and I was thinking maybe there was someone out there who would be interested in getting some daily encouragement through our blog. So, I'm going to try it out here and you ladies send me your feedback!
Today's encouragement:
What's your job situation like right now? Do you have a boss that seems to be keeping you down or has someone been promoted over you? Are you unemployed and desperately looking for work, and no one seems to be hiring?
Take courage and don't lose heart because the truth is that these companies are not the ones in charge of your employment -- God is sovereign (He's in control) over everything, even your promotion or demotion, hiring and firing!
Psalm 75:6-7 says, "For no one on earth--from east or west, or even from the wilderness--can raise another person up. It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall."
On Thursday mornings, we've been studying the life of Joseph as laid out in the final chapters of Genesis, and we see how God was with Joseph from the time he is sold as a slave into the house of Potiphar in Egypt, to when he is promoted to 2nd in command of Potiphar's house, to his false imprisonment and then his command over his fellow inmates, to his promotion to ruler over all of Egypt-- 2nd only to Pharaoh (Genesis 37-45). Joseph was faithful to the Lord and to his employers, and God took care of Joseph through all of his affliction and his success, and God had a purpose for it all.
God is the one who provides us with everything we need, and it is our job as servants of Christ, to be good stewards of what we've been given (with material possessions, with our time, with our giftings and our physical capabilities).
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5)
This is where we can not only encourage our husbands who may be struggling in their jobs but also know for ourselves that Christ is really our employer (even if you're self-employed or a stay-at-home mom): "Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you are serving is Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24)
Please make sure to leave me your questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you!
Blessings,
Wendie
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WOW! I really needed this today after the day I've had at work! Thanks for the reminder! It was very timely and much needed! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Amy! May God pour out his favor and blessings on you as you work for Him!
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