You serve the Lord Christ...

"Whatsover you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ." Col. 3:24

This saying ennobles the weary routine of earthly employments, and sheds a halo around the most humble occupations. To wash feet may be servile, but to wash His feet is royal work. To unloose the shoe latchet is poor employ, but to unloose the great Master's shoe is a princely privilege. The shop, the barn, the scullery, and the smithy become temples when men and women do all to the glory of God! The 'divine servce' is not a thing of a few hours and a few places, but all life becomes holiness unto the Lord, and every place and thing, as consecrated as the tabernacle and its golden candlestick.

We read this in Spurgeon's daily readings the other day, and I've thought back on it several times since then. During the holiday season, when my work in addition to my holiday to-do list becomes a burden, this was a good reminder to do all my work for His glory. The admonition and comfort (what a promise to receive the reward of our inheritance in Christ!) of this Scripture was also a timely encouragement to me to spend time each day learning at the feet of my Savior.