20-20 EP2 - Work As Worship

Many people struggle to find meaning in their daily work, but Scripture reveals that work is actually part of God's perfect design for humanity. In Genesis, God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to work and keep it before sin ever entered the world, demonstrating that meaningful work reflects our nature as God's image bearers. The ability to work is described in Ecclesiastes as a gift from God that allows us to create, organize, serve, and build in ways that echo His creative nature. A crucial distinction exists between your job and your calling. While some people spend years job surfing to find their perfect calling, your true calling might be exercised through volunteering, ministry, or acts of service outside your profession. When John the Baptist encountered tax collectors and soldiers, he didn't tell them to quit their jobs but to do their work with integrity and righteousness. Your calling might involve mentoring young people, visiting lonely individuals, or supporting families in your community. Work becomes worship when you shift your perspective about who you're really serving. According to Colossians, whatever you do should be done heartily as for the Lord, not for earthly bosses or recognition. Your workplace becomes a mission field where you can reflect God's love through excellent work ethic, integrity, kindness, and service to others. Whether you're in healthcare providing healing presence, education sharing wisdom, or business using creative spirit, every job involves serving someone. The question becomes whether people would recognize you as a follower of Jesus based on how you treat them in your daily work.