“For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work.”
(Mk. 13:34)
The title of this article doesn’t refer to the popular cliche, but rather to the Holy Scripture cited; paraphrased we’d say, “To each his own work.” Not only is it important to be content with who you are, where you are, but also what you’re doing. Have we forgotten, “All ground is holy ground, when God is in it?” There are a good number of God’s servants dissatisfied with the vocation their Lord has called them to. Displeasure with what He has called one to do is questioning God’s wisdom.
I have found that if some had their way, they’d like to exchange their work for another’s, a work they covet. I like a statement I read recently by John Newton: “If two angels came down from heaven to execute a divine command, and one was appointed to conduct an empire, and the other to sweep a street in it, they would feel no inclination to exchange employments.” He went on to say, “If God called you to be a shoe-cleaner, you should be the best in the parish.”
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord.”
(Col. 3:23)
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