Wholeheartedly Working for God in the End-Times
In these end-times, we are called to work for God while we eagerly await the return of Christ. God has a lot of work He wants to do, and He invites us to be part of it before He sends His Son back to earth. What a privilege! What a blessing! The fact that God has chosen us to be His hands and feet in these final days is a calling we should take with great seriousness and zeal.
Jesus told us, “Do business with this until I come” (Luke 19:13), urging us to be diligent and purposeful in the work He has entrusted to us. In Mark 13:33-34, He cautioned, “Take heed, keep on the alert, for you do not know when the appointed time will come. It’s like a man going away. He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task.” We must remain alert, always ready to serve Him, doing the tasks He has assigned to us.
Throughout the Bible, we are given countless examples of people doing God’s work. From Noah, who built the ark to save humanity, to Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, and from Joshua commanding the army to David ruling as a king, each of these individuals had a specific work that God called them to do. Then there’s Paul, spreading the gospel through his missionary journeys, and Mary, whose obedience as the mother of Jesus made her a key part of God’s redemptive plan. All of them worked wholeheartedly for God in the time they lived, and we are no different today.
We Are All Called to Work for God
As we approach the end of this age, we should be more motivated than ever to do the work God has planned for us. The urgency of the times should stir us to action. Let’s consider what the Bible teaches us about working for God in these last days.
In Luke 17:7-10, Jesus tells a parable about a slave who works in his master’s field. When the slave finishes the work in the field, he doesn’t stop there. He continues by preparing a meal for his master. The slave’s attitude is one of obedience—he does everything his master commands. And Jesus points out that after fulfilling all the work he’s been given, the slave should humbly say, “We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.”
How does this apply to us? It reminds us that we are God’s servants, and our work is not about our personal desires or preferences. It is about doing what God commands us to do. As His servants, we do not expect praise or gratitude; we simply do the work He has given us, as He has given it to us. In the grand scheme of things, we are only doing what we ought to do—working in obedience to our Master.
Work for God in All Things
Colossians 3:22-24 offers another powerful reminder: “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men.” Whether we are working in our jobs, at home, or in ministry, we are ultimately working for God. The earthly employers or authorities in our lives may see our work, but God sees it all. And unlike human supervisors, God is a perfect Master who rewards us justly.
The key phrase here is “whatever you do.” Our work is not limited to a 9-to-5 job or a specific career—it is all-encompassing. It includes physical work like cleaning, cooking, or maintaining our homes. It includes mental work, such as problem-solving or strategic thinking. It includes spiritual work, like praying, worshipping, and sharing the gospel. Every aspect of our lives can be dedicated to God’s work, and every task, no matter how small, is significant when done for His glory.
Eternal Rewards for Our Work
In doing the work that God has given us, we are not only fulfilling our earthly responsibilities, but we are also storing up treasures in heaven. Colossians 3:24 reminds us, “From the Lord you will receive the reward of your inheritance.” Working for God leads to eternal rewards—rewards that are far greater than anything we can accumulate on earth.
The apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:8, “Each will receive his own reward for his own labor.” God rewards our faithfulness and diligence in doing the work He calls us to. And Jesus, in Revelation 22:12, assures us, “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to render to everyone according to what he has done.” The work we do today has eternal significance, and it will be rewarded by Christ when He returns.
Conclusion: Wholeheartedly Work for God
As we live in the last days of the church age, let us be diligent in our work for God. Let us serve with a heart full of obedience, knowing that every task, whether big or small, has eternal value when done for His glory. Let us wholeheartedly work for God in all things, knowing that He sees, He rewards, and He is pleased with our faithful service.
We are privileged to work alongside God in these final days, and it is a blessing we must not take lightly. Let’s do the work He has called us to with all our hearts, eagerly awaiting the day when we will hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
In Christ
Dr. Phil Spears
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