job description

In the 28 years that I have been in the workforce, I have worked as a nursing assistant, an associate in a hardware store, a cook/waitress/cashier in an auction barn kitchen, a substitute teacher and a nurse. As a  nurse, my employment has been extremely varied; Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Occupational, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Education and Training. Regardless of my employment, one thing has always been consistent. I was given a job description, and expected to do the job for which I was hired. I have worked weekends and holidays, days, evenings and nights. I have spent many a Christmas and Thanksgiving with another's family instead of my own. But as Superchicken use to say "You knew the job was dangerous when you took it."

As Christians, we have a job description.

Hebrews 10:25 tells us that we really need to go to church and surround ourselves with people who are like minded and those who can encourage us.

Matthew 7:20 says that people should know us by the "fruit" we bare.

Matthew 7:12 instructs us to treat others like we would want to be treated.

Most people work diligently to impress and please their employers. When they accepted the job, they accepted all the responsibilities that went with it.

As Christians, we need to realize what our responsibility is to God. We have been commanded to seek out the lost, support the church, sacrifice our self in order to further His kingdom, and be kind to those whom others turn away. He directs us to pray for the sick, the lost, and the broken. He expects us to reach out to those who are struggling and direct them down the right path.
He requires of us self-discipline, and self examination. He wants us to plant, tend, and harvest when the time is right.

If any one of us took a position with an employer, then did not do the work the employer expected of us, we wouldn't keep the job for long. Fortunately, our heavenly Father is merciful, and we all have continued chances to make things right. Jobs come and go, employers go out of business, and work conditions change, but God...God is forever unchanging, forever faithful, and forever merciful. Shouldn't He be afforded the same consideration as an earthly boss?
And besides, who else is going to give you such a great retirement plan?!