Doing God's Work... Is It Worth It?

In God’s kingdom we are meaningfully, joyfully, purposefully engaged in the work the King has called us to do. The King’s work is challenging but it is not burdensome. And His work is always good and right. It is work that matters. The work the King calls us to do is of eternal consequence.

Because of the nature of the world, however, the King’s work will not always be recognized as good and right.

It bothers me that God’s work is not always understood to be good. Frankly, it probably bothers me more than it should. I want “good” to be perceived as “good.” In my mind this is how the world is supposed to work. How could “good” be perceived as “bad,” and “bad” be perceived as “good?” That’s crazy! What kind of world is this?!?

But human history shows us this will happen.

(The Bible told us this would occur, as well.)

I have to admit on occasion there is a thought that enters my mind. The thought goes something like this: “Since people will often not recognize the work of God as something good maybe it would be easier to just stop doing it. Why bother? Why risk the hassle? People don’t get it anyhow.”

Please understand, I’m not saying this is good thinking. I’m not proud of these kinds of thoughts, I’m simply admitting there are times in which they come to mind.

Fortunately, God—through the Holy Spirit—provides encouragement, help, grace, good counsel, inspiration and strength. And it is possible to keep on going. And I’m not talking about continuing on with a sense of despair, rather we continue on with a sense of joy and victory.

I write these words to encourage you and to encourage me. Let us keep doing what God has called us to do. Let us remain faithful because He is faithful. Let the King find us happily, productively engaged in His work—in kingdom work! Serving the King won’t always be popular, but it is always right and it is worth it all!