Who do you work for?

I think that most of us would immediately say whatever company, employer, or organization right of the top of our heads, right? Well, that’s true but the real question is who do you really work for and why? I challenge us all to think about the answer to this question a little deeper. Do you work for yourself, your goals, your desires, your ambitions? Do you work for your family and making things better for them? Or do you work as unto the Lord? Whoa! Now there’s a thought. I’ve always wondered about this and to put it into context let’s examine the scripture verse in Colossians 3:23. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance.”

Now I firmly believe this means to do everything you do with excellence as unto the Lord without question, but it would also mean to respect, honor, and obey the rules of any organization that you represent. This is an internal issue. I think the question we really need to examine is if your work was never praised, noticed, or seen by anyone else would you still do it with all of your heart and give it 100% effort. That’s a tough one! We all love to receive words of praise and affirmation, especially when we know we’ve worked hard and done a good job. But in reality that’s not why we should do what we do. I think when we take this approach it can actually relieve this burden we have to be praised by others, because essentially waiting on that praise can create a roller coaster ride at times.

So, my challenge and encouragement to us all is do what you do with excellence as unto the Lord and let the results speak for themselves. Quality work will always leave a trail of success. Like a tree that is planted, some may never see it at its fullest potential or growth, but it still grows over the years. Remember, one plants, one waters, but God gives the increase. Just do your part whether you are planting or watering. The tree belongs to God.

God bless you as you lead well!

Sincerely,

Dr. Collum