The Marketplace
“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” - Exodus 31:2-5 NIV
Your work matters.
The first person said to be "filled with the Spirit" in the Bible was not a pastor, but a craftsman and artist of wood & stone in Exodus 31:2-5.
Don’t minimize your daily work in the market place – it is nothing less than a Holy Calling
Your work… your position is your platform.
In the New Testament…
o Of the 132 public appearances that Jesus made – 122 were in the marketplace
o Of the 52 parables that Jesus told – 45 had a workplace context
o Of the 40 miracles in the Book of Acts – 39 were in the marketplace
o Work, in its different forms, is mentioned more than 800 times in the Bible – more than all the words used to express worship, music, praise and singing combined.
No matter where or what it is, your work is a holy calling.
Treat it as such…
Don’t minimize your daily work – it is nothing less than a Holy Calling
* God has you right where He wants you… Right now!
* Remember - Jesus was a Carpenter most of His adult life
John 9:4 – “We must do the work of Him who has sent me, as long as it is day. For night is coming when no one can work.”
Lead with Love
* You were created to be like Christ
* Question - “Are you being Transformed by the Truth?"
Do What You Say You’re Going To Do
* You were shaped for serving God
* You were also shaped to serve others - Be a Servant Leader
* “Are you playing marbles with diamonds God has given you?”
Live What You Say You Believe
* Live Out Loud - Let Christ Be Seen In All You Say and Do
* Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem
