The Phaneroo Devotion: Kingdom Finance Principles: Why We Work
Apostle Grace Lubega
1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 (KJV): “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”
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In our theme Scripture, Paul shows us that one purpose of work is that we may “walk honestly toward them that are without.” In other words, how we handle work can either honor the gospel or bring reproach to it.
This is especially important in our day, where some believers, particularly among the younger generation, have grown careless about work. Some prefer to do nothing productive, yet are constantly begging for transport, rent, food, and basic needs. Sadly, this causes those in the world to look at born again Christians as unserious and irresponsible, and it makes them question the gospel we preach.
Beloved, this ought not to be so. The gospel does not produce lazy men. The life of Christ in us should make us diligent and dependable. While there is certainly a place for helping one another in times of genuine need, there is a difference between true need and a lifestyle of irresponsibility.
Work is part of your testimony. When you labor faithfully and carry your responsibilities with seriousness, your life preaches the gospel.
Therefore, do not despise labour. Embrace it as part of the honor of representing Christ well before men. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Ephesians 4:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:10
GOLDEN NUGGET: Work is part of your testimony. When you labor faithfully and carry your responsibilities with seriousness, your life preaches the gospel.
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for this truth. Thank You for teaching me the dignity and purpose of labour. I walk in diligence, responsibility, and faithfulness in all that I do. May my life bring honor to the gospel, and may my work ethic reflect the beauty of Christ in me, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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