The Fallacy of Full-Time Christian Work

The Fallacy of Full-Time Christian Work
By Os Hillman

November 11



"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him"
(Colossians 3:16,17).

Jonathon was a twenty-five year old son of a pastor who was
working in his local Christian bookstore. He started seminary but was unable
to finish because of a lack of finances. He was OK with working in the
store, but felt it was second-best. In fact, sometimes he felt he had
"missed his calling."

Then one day a young woman wondered into the store. She was
distressed. She was not a believer. Her husband had just left her and she
did not know where to turn. She was walking through the mall when she
noticed the store. She decided to walk in, not knowing why.

"Hello, may I help you?" said Jonathon. "Well... I don't know. I
saw your sign and just came in." Right then, she began to cry. She told
Jonathon about her plight, not knowing why she would do such a thing with a
perfect stranger. Jonathon listened and began to talk with her. Before the
conversation was over, Jonathon had prayed with the woman and led her to
faith in Christ.

That night Jonathon pondered what had happened that day. He
realized he had personally led a woman into eternity by being available in
his workplace. He felt a new sense of purpose behind what he thought was
simply a job to put food on the table until he could get to his real
ministry. He confessed to the Lord his wrong view of his work. For the first
time, he realized it was ministry too.

We have incorrectly elevated the roll of the vocational
Christian worker to be more holy and committed than the person who is
serving in other arenas. Yet the call to any workplace is as important as
any other calling. God has to have His people in every sphere of life.
Otherwise, many would never come to know Him because they would be separated
from society.

Wherever you are called, serve the Lord in that place. Let Him
demonstrate His power through your life so that others might experience Him
through you today.

Contact Os Hillman at www.marketplaceleaders.org.


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