Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Why This Job?

Did you notice when Peter talked about showing honor to harsh bosses he said that we need to do it patiently? (1 Peter 1:19). When we do, God considers it commendable. God is our real boss and has placed us under the one who hired us.

We are used to thinking of ourselves as free agents to make decisions as we see fit. But we tend to forget our choices never interfere with God's specific design for our lives (Psalm 138:8; 139:17; Proverbs 16:9; 19:21)

God may or may not reveal to us what his purpose is in giving us the job he has arranged on our behalf. It may simply be a lesson in patients and faithfulness. It is always a lesson in faith.