Though we may do everything in our power to pay the bills, put food on the table, and make ends meet, we would accomplish nothing without the Lord’s. help. That’s why Solomon could call work “useless.” On its own, it’s good for nothing more than an aching back. We work, but it’s God who provides.
Let that sink in for a moment: All our work, creativity, and striving are good for absolutely nothing without God. That, of course, doesn’t mean that only those who trust in God can make a living. But it does mean that whether we acknowledge His rightful place in our lives or not, He is in control.
When we live in this reality, two things begin to happen. First, as we work, we will be encouraged. We’re no longer on our own. God is at work, too. Second, we will be able to rest, realizing that it is ultimately God who provides for our needs—and He does so abundantly.
~From 21/Jesus: A Devotional for Busy People (Devotionals for Busy People Book 1) by John Greco
Stay Encouraged and Be Blessed!
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