When I visited England as a young man, South Africans were highly in demand. If a South African applied for work, you had a good chance to get the job. Because South Africans were hardworking. They could do many things and they weren’t afraid to do the work the Pommies looked down on.

The young South African job seekers had a good reputation, because those who went before them were good employees.

That is what it must be like with Christians too. When people hear that you as Christian is applying for a job, they must want to appoint you immediately, because your predecessor brother or sister was such a good employee. Unfortunately, however, the opposite is true. In my brief time as employer, I eventually became so wary of those who were so free with their Christianity that I started thinking twice before appointing someone like that.

That’s a sorry state of affairs.

This instruction applies to all of us: ^9-10Guide slaves into being loyal workers, a bonus to their masters—no back talk, no petty thievery. Then their good character will shine through their actions, adding luster to the teaching of our Savior God.

We must be honest and reliable in everything. We must do the job as if we own the business. Each of us must buy into the owner’s dream and give our best. No, we have to do more. We should look for places where we can actually add even more value and take the business to even greater heights.

To be a Christian employee doesn’t only mean that you won’t steal. No, such an employee must always be ready to do more. Such an employee must always be on time, sometimes even arrive a little earlier. He or she will always carry out the instructions that are given to the best of their abilities.

Henry (e-sword) added:

keeping his secrets and counsels, dispatching his affairs, and managing with frugality, and to as much just advantage for his master as he is able; looking well to his trusts, and preventing, as far as he can, all spoil, or loss, or damage.

Employees often think they’re at the bottom of the food chain and can’t offer much to the Kingdom of God. But that is so far from the truth. Each of us is called to be a bright, shining light there where we work. Go and be a good working light there where you work. Do your part and more. Do what God wants you to do. Do your calling.

And if you’re an employer, make it easy for your employees to be good Christian employees. Because then the whole world will be able to see how wonderful our Father is. Then they will be able to see with their own eyes what Jesus’ salvation on the cross means.

All to glorify His name.

Scripture
Titus 2:9-10

Reflection
Do you do your part at work?
Do you do more than what is expected of you?
What does God expect of you at work?

Prayer
Lord, how can I be a good Christian worker in my work environment? Please help me to have the courage and will to start doing it differently. Amen.