...as working for the Lord

I heard a Labor Day sermon yesterday reminding us that our labors are to be done in the spirit of, "As to the Lord and not to man." When all of our labors are done with a focus on honoring Christ, it will be noticed by those around us that we work with.

The sermon went on to highlight the example of Onesiphorus noted by Paul in his letter to Timothy as one who went beyond the call of duty. While everyone else seemed to be bailing out in their ministry to Paul, imprisoned in Rome, Onesiphorus came to Rome and "searched hard until he found Paul."

There are plenty of people around us the display that spirit of, "You owe me..." In the midst of that kind of world let's follow the admonition from Colossians 3:17:

"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."

Have a blessed Labor Day