The Marketplace
In the New Testament – Jesus made…
132 public appearances – 122 were in the marketplace
52 parables that Jesus told – 45 had a workplace context
Of 40 miracles in the Book of Acts – 39 were in the marketplace
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.
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?"
Question - “Do others see Christ in you… even at work?”
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
