God’s Word Says….

Job 31:13-15 (MSG)

^13–15 “Have I ever been unfair to my employees when they brought a complaint to me? What, then, will I do when God confronts me? When God examines my books, what can I say? Didn’t the same God who made me, make them? Aren’t we all made of the same stuff, equals before God?

My Thoughts…..

Job analyzed all areas of his life to determine what might be out of sync with God’s demands that might be at the root of all his punishment. He carefully examined his dealings to see if he had treated them like an equal human being – like he would want to be treated. Still in today’s society we find where employees might be classified as just a tool to get the job done, not necessarily as a fellow brother or sister. I feel like we should think very much like Job, in that he reflected on the fact that his employees were born humanly just as he was. They were no less human that he was. If he treated them unfairly or unjustly, what might he expect from God when he stands before Him?

Challenge……

To the supervisors or managers that might meditate on this today, I would ask: If God will judge you, based on the way that you treat your employees, what might you expect on Judgment Day? To general employees, I would ask: are you being treated in a manner that resembles the way that you treat your children or your family? Our God is a just God, and I am convinced from His Word that He will not be patient with unjust kids. Are you OK with facing God today, knowing that He will challenge you on the way that you have treated others, including your employees? When we talk about living the Christian life, it means living our lives in a manner obedient and pleasing to God. Do you truly live up to God’s commands on this? This is a case where you must live the Christian life while also being pleasing to your boss. I am here to tell you that it is possible. God will give you wisdom and boldness to live your life like He wants. Please don’t try doing it your way, then asking God to bless it. Although you may have difficulty being honest with yourself, God knows right down to the desires of your heart and the whispers of your mind. Do yourself a favor and live justly before God in all walks of life – even to your very employment.

Prayer……

Lord, I thank You for being a just and holy God. Yes, I thank You for correcting me and giving me a godly conscience so that I may quickly recognize when I’m not aligned with Your will – yes, right down to my worldly employment. Please forgive me for the times I have been less than perfect – less than 100% perfectly aligned with Your will. Father, please continue to be patient with me, but I ask also that You continue to open my eyes to Your Word, as You have done this morning, so that I might receive direction and guidance from You. Lord, I am concerned that many ‘Christians’ might be fooled into a false sense of security because they have followed a preacher’s plan, or through peer pressure have made a decision to carry the label ‘Christian’. Please continue to touch my life, and the lives of all that might meditate on this devotional, that together we might be reminded of the importance of our relationship with You, the most important responsibility this side of heaven. Relationship will only happen when we spend time with You and when we follow Your commands, whether we want to or not. Please help us to develop such a love for You that we will want to be Your humble servants (employees) and that we will treat all those over whom we have authority, in the same fashion that we are being loved and treated by You. This world needs this kind of love, and we need to be this kind of people. Please accomplish Your will through us, for I ask this in Your most precious and holy name, AMEN!

Action…..

In response to God leading You through this devotional today, please get with a Bible teaching Pastor you may know and allow him to guide you. Otherwise feel free to reply to my post online, or you may email me directly at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I will gladly add you to my prayer list, and/or respond to your request(s) ASAP.