Steady Working

“……The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Luke 10:2 NLT

            Labor Day is here once again. Like most holidays in the United States, the significance of the day is often overshadowed by festive celebrations of picnics, recreational activities, sporting events, and the like. That is not to say we shouldn’t celebrate, but at times we tend to look for any excuse to celebrate and we forget the purpose. Labor Day is no different. Labor Day is a National holiday both in the United States and in Canada celebrated on the first Monday in September. It recognizes American and Canadian workers for their contribution and achievements to a working society in the development of both countries. A labor force that is steady working towards building a better society, economically and for the advancement of all people is worthy of recognition on Labor Day.

            But there is also another labor force that is steady working towards building a better society, the building of the Kingdom of God. And it is also for the advancement of all people. There is a problem though within this work force, it is extremely short handed. This job market is huge and there are plenty of opportunities. But as so often happens in the U. S. job market, some people would rather stay home rather than apply for the job. Our Lord Jesus makes reference to this in Luke’s gospel, “……The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” (10:2)

            There is certainly plenty of work to do. It is steady work we call job security, and you will never be laid off. And yes, if you know the Lord Jesus as your Savoir you are more than qualified. You were called for this purpose to serve and work for Him in the field He has placed you. The Lord has placed a light within you and me to share with others who are struggling in this dark world.  

Country singer-song-writer Paul Overstreet in his song ‘Steady Working’ wrote the following;

 “So many hearts are hurting, Lives broken into, So many souls are searching, For someone to tell them the truth, Now you and I have been given, The light inside our hearts, I have made my decision, I’m gonna go and shine a light in the dark….You know I’m steady working for my Jesus, Steady working for my Lord.”

            Sometimes in working for the Lord Jesus we are not recognized as those in today’s Labor force are not recognized. But we should never do it for our own recognition, but to bring glory to God by adding to His Kingdom. Besides we will receive the ultimate recognition when we hear our Lord Jesus say, ‘Well done good and faithful servant for Steady Working.’

Listen to Paul Overstreet ‘Steady Working’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcWiGR-A80g&list=RDXcWiGR-A80g&index=1