Daily Devotional
6-Day Devotional: "Redeemed Experience. How God Uses Everything."
When Work Becomes God's Training Ground (Testing)
January 28 | Wednesday
Scripture Focus
Colossians 3:23–24 (NLT)
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for
people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master
you are serving is Christ.”
Exhortation:
God uses every season of work—enjoyable or exhausting—as preparation. Jobs we loved
sharpened skills; jobs we endured shaped humility, patience, and endurance. David’s unseen
years with sheep prepared him for a throne. Paul’s tentmaking sustained his mission. There is no
sacred-secular divide in God’s economy.
Skills you think are insignificant may become essential
tools for ministry. Even detours and delays serve divine purpose. Testing seasons at work are not
evidence of God’s neglect but signs of His careful training.
Reflection:
Consider your current work or past jobs. What might God be shaping beneath the surface?
Character often grows quietly before calling becomes visible.
Life Application:
Offer your work—past or present—to God today. Ask Him to show you how your skills and
experiences can serve others and advance His purposes.
Prayer:
My Lord Jesus, I surrender my work and abilities to You. Use every skill, success, and struggle
for Your kingdom. Help me work faithfully, knowing I ultimately serve Christ. Amen.
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Sermon Notes
We seek to grow fully devoted, Spirit-empowered Christ followers.
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