Daily Devotional

FAITHFULNESS IS GREATLY REWARDED

September 1

eloved Hardworking Christian, what is your attitude about the job and work that you are doing? Are you somewhat angry or agitated about the fact that your salary is not really on the level that you desire? Why does the Holy Spirit say by the mouth of John the Baptist, ". . . be content with your wages?" (Luke 3:14) It is because when you are content first with the fact that God has given you the job where you are working, then your attitude and behavior concerning your wages will speak to others around you that you are a blessed person, kind and accepting of the work and call of God on your life. You will be seen by your boss as being a "peace maker," and your value will be raised in his/her eyes. Your attitude sincerely creates around you an environment of peace and an atmosphere of cooperation and true teamwork. You, as a Christian always appeal first to your Father, who really controls the financial blessings which come your way in life. Do you believe this? Now, beloved if this is not enough, what will you do with this passage of scripture which is straight from the beautiful mouth of the Lord Jesus Himself: ". . . well done, good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things (your work and salary), I will make you ruler over many things." (Matthew 25:23) Of course in the same verse he follows up this with ". . . enter into the joy of your Lord." In other words, it is not personal complaining and agitations that bring godly increase in your life, but your own faithfulness and diligent hard-working attitude which wins both the approval of God and man. The joy of the Lord is not just entering heaven, but rather entering a lifestyle where the Lord's joy is spread over you like a blanket of good provision and love from Him.

Prayer

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Father, I will not spend one more day with a complaint hidden in my heart. I bless you for this job which I have. I praise you that I have the strength to work and do a good job with my hands and mind. I will content myself with my wages, and will stand by and watch as you move on my behalf to increase my salary and position as I keep faithful to my work. You are my blessing, Father, in Jesus' name, amen!