Take This Job and Love It

By Rick Bayer, September 05, 2021

Exodus 31:1-5

Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV

View work as to God

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, Colossians 3:23 NIV

Find the in your work

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV

Approach your work as a

Look for God in the

Questions for personal reflection and/or Discipleship Group:

Opener:

  • When was a time you sensed God’s pleasure at work, school or in a hobby?

Go to the Source:

  • Read Exodus 31:1-5
  • What does the Lord impress upon you from this passage?

Live it out:

  • What would it take for you to view your school/work as sacred and approach your job as serving God?