Ephesians 6:5-8
“Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ. Don’t just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ’s servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you’re really serving God. Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.”
“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.”
I’ve always thought of these verses applying to those ‘in service’ like maids and butlers. But I am Christ’s servant/slave so I need to pay attention too. Every day I should work heartily and cheerily because my master is God.
Lord, grace me with a cheerful countenance. Give me strength to do my work. I want to do my best for you.