“Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice
in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”
– Romans 12:11-12
– Romans 12:11-12
The smell of coffee in the morning. HMMMMMMMM…..Ahhhhhh. There is just something about that rich smell
that brings a smile to my face, a joy in my heart and a lift to my spirit. Now, mind you, I don’t drink coffee; unless
you count the chocolate, sweet cream, foo-foo Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha,
but that’s not really coffee, is it?
Anyway, I just love the smell and I reckon most of you do to.
Have you ever thought about coffee from a biblical point of view?
Say you have a bag of coffee beans, not grounds, but beans. Hard right, almost unbreakable. When you want a cup of coffee, what must you first do with those beans? Go to the cupboard, pull out your coffee grinder, pour in a cup of beans and wait for it to do it’s magic. Got it, but what if you don’t have a grinder? Go to the garage, grab your hammer, put the beans in a plastic bag, and after stepping out onto the porch start hammering away until the beans are crushed. This is not going to get you fine grounds of coffee, but it will probably work in a jam. The best way, in my opinion, is to take a sauce pan and fill it 2/3rds full of water, drop in a dozen or so coffee beans, bring the water to a boil. Suddenly that oh so sweet smell starts filling the air around you. Sure it takes longer, but the coffee is so much better (so I’m told).
The coffee beans change the water around them, rather than being changed by the boiling water. They make the water better (for those who like coffee) after spending time submerged in it. This chemical change, this improvement is evidenced when you pour out that first cup and taste of it’s richness and flavor. It’s harder work than stopping at Starbucks, turning on your Keurig or Mr. Coffee brew machine in the morning. It takes intent and patience to get that perfect cup, but it’s worth it.
Very much like that perfect cup of coffee, your work has the opportunity to influence those around you for good or for bad. You are that coffee bean and your attitude, your words, your joy has an impact on everyone around you in the office, in the school, on the plane, or wherever your day takes you. Working hard demonstrates your commitment to the work at hand you are demonstrating to those around you that we are to give 100% in all things. We are paid for our work, it is actually stealing from your employer to give them anything less than 100% while they are paying you. This is right and represents high integrity, which are righteous characteristics that others will see.
Let others see your dedication to the Lord through your work and in your work environment. Do not be ashamed of the joy the Lord has placed upon your heart, and look for those opportunities to share it with others around you. Living righteously, serving God and working for man is a strong testimony to influence those around you for the better. Like the coffee bean, let the scent of the Lord fill the room around you, to increase their desire to likewise partake.
Have you ever thought about coffee from a biblical point of view?
Say you have a bag of coffee beans, not grounds, but beans. Hard right, almost unbreakable. When you want a cup of coffee, what must you first do with those beans? Go to the cupboard, pull out your coffee grinder, pour in a cup of beans and wait for it to do it’s magic. Got it, but what if you don’t have a grinder? Go to the garage, grab your hammer, put the beans in a plastic bag, and after stepping out onto the porch start hammering away until the beans are crushed. This is not going to get you fine grounds of coffee, but it will probably work in a jam. The best way, in my opinion, is to take a sauce pan and fill it 2/3rds full of water, drop in a dozen or so coffee beans, bring the water to a boil. Suddenly that oh so sweet smell starts filling the air around you. Sure it takes longer, but the coffee is so much better (so I’m told).
The coffee beans change the water around them, rather than being changed by the boiling water. They make the water better (for those who like coffee) after spending time submerged in it. This chemical change, this improvement is evidenced when you pour out that first cup and taste of it’s richness and flavor. It’s harder work than stopping at Starbucks, turning on your Keurig or Mr. Coffee brew machine in the morning. It takes intent and patience to get that perfect cup, but it’s worth it.
Very much like that perfect cup of coffee, your work has the opportunity to influence those around you for good or for bad. You are that coffee bean and your attitude, your words, your joy has an impact on everyone around you in the office, in the school, on the plane, or wherever your day takes you. Working hard demonstrates your commitment to the work at hand you are demonstrating to those around you that we are to give 100% in all things. We are paid for our work, it is actually stealing from your employer to give them anything less than 100% while they are paying you. This is right and represents high integrity, which are righteous characteristics that others will see.
Let others see your dedication to the Lord through your work and in your work environment. Do not be ashamed of the joy the Lord has placed upon your heart, and look for those opportunities to share it with others around you. Living righteously, serving God and working for man is a strong testimony to influence those around you for the better. Like the coffee bean, let the scent of the Lord fill the room around you, to increase their desire to likewise partake.
Be Blessed,
Rich
Join
us on Facebook @ 10 Minute Reader Daily Thoughts or on Twitter @Sondove
If you would like to add your name to our daily email, please click here: Daily Thoughts Email list
If you would like to add your name to our daily email, please click here: Daily Thoughts Email list
No comments:
Post a Comment