Company policy has just been addressed in
the first three chapters of this letter to Ephesis.
Everything from the founding of the work, to company aims are
covered. Background checks, hiring standards, and
worker expectations are discussed; and though foreign to our
secular endeavors, all the laborers are bathed in prayer.
It is only then that the apostle admonishes each of us to walk to
work. In Christian labor, we must be ever
mindful of WHO we are working for.
"Wherefore we labour,
that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of HIM."
If the work is to ultimately be
approved, the mind must focus on the product, while the ear is
given to the ONE WHO called. There is no room for
sluggards here; and the day laborer need not apply. The
work is exacting, demanding, underestimated, and generally
unappreciated by those we serve;
"... for if I yet pleased
men, I should not be the servant of CHRIST."
The hours are long, the tangibles few, and
the frustrations often abound; but what a structure is being built!
"According to the grace
of GOD which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have
laid the foundation ... But let every man take heed how he
buildeth thereupon."
Be diligent, for with each step we take, the credibility of HIS
company is scrutinized by sinners seeking any reason they can
find to shun the vocation of saving grace.
"For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you
even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of CHRIST:"
And never forget, the worthiness of our walk holds tremendous
sway on the marketability of HIS gospel.
"But
as HE which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner
of conversation;"
"Therefore,
my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always
abounding in the work of the LORD, ..."
Stay at it then, and remember WHO inspects and rewards; looking
forward to that day when we shall be ushered to the Corporate
Office for a promotion which defies description.
"And Enoch walked with GOD: and he was not; for GOD took him."