Leadership Lesson Podcast Season 2 Episode 20 - Working Hard
Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of hard work in the ministry, sharing what the word of God has to say about this vital subject. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10) God wants us to be doing the good work He has prepared for us. Work is a response to God’s grace. What should be our attitude toward work? Is it a curse? How does the gospel redeem our work? This is a message of hope as we reset our perspective on the nature and purpose of work. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
QUOTES:
“Work is a big deal. It’s a big deal to God.” -Daniel Williams
“Being a church leader is incredible, but it is also hard work.” -Daniel Williams
“We aren’t saved by works, but we are saved to work.” -Daniel Williams
“Man is made in the image of God and made to work, made to create.” -Daniel Williams
“God can use the gift of work to bring value to our lives, to bring Him glory, to be a witness to this world in how we work, as unto the Lord.” -Daniel Williams
One Piece of Advice | Working Hard for the Lord
Pastor Cameron Barber, Calvary South Sound, Lakewood, Washington, shares his advice from Proverbs 6:6-8—Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. These are a particular type of ants. When it is time to work, they work—and when it’s time to rest, they rest. That is a lesson we need to learn.
“We make idols out of work.” -Cameron Barber
“God blesses in times of work and times of rest.” -Cameron Barber
“God is in control and we’re not.” -Cameron Barber
LINKS:
Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com
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