@Scotty17
Sunday and Our Wages
Another Sunday has arrived. What's your plan for the day? Picnic? Family bonding? Work? Tasks? Shopping? Leisure activities? A day at the park? Church services?
There are as many plans as there are people. Some people are gathered together in one accord, with the same mindset regarding their plans for today. Others will forget all about their Creator and instead pursue worldly pleasures which are of temporary benefit. Our wages Some of us work, while some of us are unable to work because of the pandemic. Though I retired a few years ago at 40, I still continue to own a writing business and so while the WuBug has set my business back somewhat, it has really kicked off again now that the US has opened up again.
Yesterday (Saturday) I was so busy writing I took only a 30-minute break over the span of 10 hours. My client wanted a research design on censorship and bias on social media by this morning. Knowing that Sunday's are my day of rest, I worked furiously to ensure I could take Sunday off. And I made some good money for my efforts. Other wages Some of us hold various portfolios of cryptocurrencies to supplement our income. There are some people who rely on read.cash as their sole source of income. Earning #BCH which is easy to transfer to fiat money keeps the lights on and food on the table. If one writes well, s/he is rewarded accordingly.
Then there are the hustlers among us, those who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty or do the odd jobs that most people won't do. For example, I know of a woman who lived in Tondo, Manila. She was born with polio which adversely affected her ability to walk. Nevertheless, each day she arose early in the morning before the chickens and cooked until daylight. Then, despite her difficulty walking, she went around the neighborhood selling food.
Ten years later she was in the United States because of her tireless efforts. She was rewarded for her hard work and consistent dedication. The best wages The very best wages come from the Lord Jesus Christ. Or not. It's up to each one of us what our wages will be in the afterlife. We read: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord: (Romans 6:23, NIV). **It doesn't get any better than that!** We either earn or lose rewards based on the works we do for the Lord our God. Each of us has been given one or more of the spiritual gifts to do God's will. "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Corinthians 12:7, NIV). Therefore, whether we use our talents or not, God's will is done, because He doesn't need us to fulfill His plan. Nevertheless, He gives us these gifts for our benefit. "To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines" (1 Corinthians 12:8-11, NIV).
What will your work be today? Will you work for self, others or for Jesus? None of these are bad, but I submit to you that the works done for the Lord are of more benefit. Have a blessed Sunday in whatever you do and say. All images are free courtesy of https://pixabay.com/
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Yeah. For everyone will receive rewards according to his works. May we all remain relevant in God's will in Jesus name. Amen
Amen to that, my brother. God bless you and yours.
Amen
Today is Sunday here in my country, and I'll be attending church service. God's Gigt is the most valuable thing. 1. In John 3 vs 16- he gave us his only begotten son. That is a great gift he gave us 2. In him we can accumulate better wages in terms of money and other valuable materials. We have to pay out tithes and offerings, because what he has done for us is uncompensatable
This is very true. I'm glad to hear this from you, and I thank you for your valuable comment and for reading.
Amen. God keeps a watchful eye on what we say and do. Because of the blood of Jesus, we who believe will not be judged for our sins, but we will be judged for our works.
He sure does, and everyone will give account according to what they have done.
Absolutely. No one escapes the Judgment - nobody.
A fine message for the Lord's day, which starts here in 45 minutes. Thanks as always.
Oh, you guys in the States turned the clock back an hour. It's 12:16 in the afternoon here, and 11:6 pm Saturday night there.
Amen, all will fall according to the plan of our Lord. But all of our doing much be best if we dedicate it with our Father in Heaven.
Correct. Nobody can prevent His plan from being fulfilled to the letter.
Good morning and happy Sunday here... Working for yourself might be profitable as soon as possible but God's profit if we work for him is everlasting
It really is. Can you imagine merely sitting on a gold park bench with a crown while others have even better rewards?
A blessed sunday to you sir Scot. Thank you for always reminding us. Indeed, God doesn't need us to fulfill His plans.
A good piece of article to start a good day. The struggle of the lady is really inspiring. The day is planned differently for everyone and the only giver in the world is God
Yes, it is. She is happily married now.
We can work for ourselves, for others in the Lord's way. This way we're working for the Lord while serving others. Killing three birds with a stone called intention.
Yes, as long as others come before self.
Wow you are definitely right it makes me to remember what my pastor use to tell me, you can never work for God and not be rewarded and it will go on and say don't ever think I will be the one to reward you at all. He said when you work for God with all your heart and you never expect someone to reward you then he will raise a rewarder for you in a way you never expect. In a way you can never imagine of. So it is good to always work for God first before thinking of working for Man
Very well put. Thanks for reading and adding to the article.
Here I am at home with my wife and my son. Nothing else. Enjoying a quiet Sunday. Tomorrow Monday back to work.
Rest is good, work is great. I'm already working for a client and took a break to open this up. Have a great Monday!
Sorry, pal. I wasn't around yesterday but you are right again.
Sundays for me are mostly just a day of rest and leisure. It's a day I can sit down and write a bit, play my guitar, do my own thing, or whatever else. Doesn't always work that way, but it is what it is. As for the hard work people will do tirelessly, even if crippled, I commend all of them. Survival is an amazing thing, and so is the tenacity of certain people to keep going despite their shortfalls, such as the woman you mentioned in your article. Many others use their 'disabilities' as an excuse to do nothing. So, when you see others doing whatever it takes, it is refreshing, admirable, and enlightening. Thanks for the article.