Devotion for Today

The Responsibility of Discipleship

September 3, 2013

Even while we were still there with you we gave you this rule: 'He who does not work shall not eat.'
–2 Thessalonians 3:10 (TLB)

One of the Christian’s responsibilities in following Christ is to have a new attitude toward work. So many young people want Christ without responsibility. Jesus was not a drop-out. As a carpenter, He worked hard with His hands. The Apostle Paul made tents for a living while he carried on the work that God assigned him. Whatever work a Christian does is done unto the Lord. He should do his best at whatever his trade or vocation. He should be faithful, clean, and honest.

Prayer for the day

Thank You for teaching us that work is a blessing, Lord Jesus.

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18 Comments

Chad says 9.11.2012, 2:50 p.m.

Jesus sent His disciples out to work..known as the great commission, not the great suggestion..Amen

LenKhongsai says 9.3.2012, 11:03 a.m.

Thank you so much for teaching the world of my Heart to consider for fingding the good Church. From this, i came to learn that being a Christian I must be a good Church which is not made by hand but by the power of Holy Spirit. Uncomparable to this earthy things.

Andrew says 9.3.2012, 10:46 a.m.

LOrd I thank you for my job as aSAS programmer and I ask ou that you allow me to work until I meet you face to face. I do not want to "retire" as long as my health goes and I pass on.

Cliff says 9.3.2012, 09:11 a.m.

Very appropriate devotion for Labor day.

Carolyn G. says 9.3.2012, 08:21 a.m.

God worked six days and He rested on the seventh. So as God worked He expects us to work also - not only to provide for ourselves and our loved ones but for service to Jesus. When we get to heaven God will have work for us to do.

Linda says 9.3.2012, 07:38 a.m.

Thank you for your beautiful encouraging thought. Yes, so many want Christ without responsibility. I sometimes wonder about one's faith/relationship with Christ if there is no works. It is almost like being a "half-way Christian". James 2:14-26

Sue says 9.3.2012, 06:25 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for the job you have provide for myself and everyone else in the world. I pray that others will find work and follow in your path.

Laura says 9.3.2012, 05:57 a.m.

Thank you. Having a new attitude towards work is difficult to do and this was a good reminder on a labor day weekend.

Gerry says 9.3.2012, 05:57 a.m.

To have a job is a God given privilege . There are many who seek one. When you find a job do your very best at whatever it is because even if your employer is not watching ......God is.

Cheri says 9.3.2012, 01:22 a.m.

Lord Jesus, use me in a mighty way that will bring You glory, honor and praise--in my job, in all that I think say and do.

Kate says 9.2.2012, 2:39 p.m.

Thank You Dr. Graham for what you have done to help save souls of this world. God Bless You!

Tae says 9.3.2011, 5:28 p.m.

Thank you, Lord for blessing works during the earthly journey. Please help us to be faithful workers and strengthen beyond old age.

nana says 9.3.2011, 2:20 p.m.

I have just finished listening to Billy Graham on TBN, in the year 1986 in Washington DC. He talked about the body and soul. Reading from mark 8,what a word! I am so blessed. God bless you always BGEA.

Evans says 9.3.2011, 1:55 p.m.

Am blessed by the word..may the Lord increase you.

Peter says 9.3.2011, 10:46 a.m.

If what you claim is true than why are the overwhelming majority of modern day pastors not working side-jobs as carpenters or tent-makers? Perhaps affluent hardworking congregation members take this extra burden off of modern day pastors to help them run a church more efficiently and give them more time to do the work of the gospel?

Denise says 9.3.2011, 10:16 a.m.

GOD IS!

Keimah says 9.3.2011, 09:38 a.m.

I love-- >> "So many young people want Christ without responsibility. Jesus was not a drop-out"

Prince says 9.3.2011, 09:38 a.m.

Thank you sir. God bless you.