Colossians 3:23–24 – “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ”.
Have you ever been assigned a task that felt painfully dull, emotionally draining, or physically exhausting? Perhaps it was work that went unnoticed, responsibilities that felt unfair, or routines that seemed to steal more joy than they gave. In moments like these, discouragement creeps in quietly. Complaining feels justified. Giving up feels tempting.
We’ve all been there, stuck in the ordinary, wrestling with frustration, wondering if what we’re doing really matters.
Yet Scripture invites us into a radical shift of perspective: one that transforms even the most mundane moments into something sacred.
The apostle Paul writes:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Colossians 3:23–24)
Those three words (whatever you do) change everything.
NOTHING IS WASTED IN GOD’S HANDS
God is not only interested in the grand, visible moments of our lives. He is deeply present in the unseen, the repetitive, and the overlooked. Every task (whether fulfilling or frustrating) matters to Him. Nothing done with a sincere heart is wasted.
Whether you are thriving in your dream career or struggling under a difficult leader, caring for a household or building a business from the ground up, your work carries eternal significance. When done with Christ in mind, every action becomes an act of worship.
The difference isn’t the task itself: it’s the lens through which we see it.
A SHIFT FROM SELF TO WORSHIP
When life is filtered through a self-focused lens, joy quickly fades. We measure our worth by recognition, success, or ease, and when those things fall short, dissatisfaction follows. Striving becomes exhausting, and disappointment becomes familiar.
But when our perspective shifts from self to worship, everything changes.
Suddenly, our work is no longer about approval from people but devotion to Christ. Excellence is no longer driven by pressure but by love. Even the simplest responsibilities take on new meaning because they are offered to Him.
When everything becomes about Jesus, nothing feels insignificant.
LIVING AS THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST
As believers, our lives no longer belong to us alone. We have been lovingly claimed by Christ, and our daily lives (work, service, effort, and obedience) now flow from that relationship. He is not a distant observer but an ever-present Lord who walks with us through each assignment He places before us.
God never overlooks faithfulness. When we choose to honour Him in our daily responsibilities, He responds, not always with immediate ease, but always with His presence, grace, and sustaining strength. His love meets us in our effort, and His joy strengthens us in our perseverance.
AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE ON TODAY’S WORK
There is also a promise attached to our service. God sees what others may never notice. He remembers what feels forgotten. And one day, He will reward every act of faithfulness done in His name.
This eternal perspective gives meaning to today’s effort. What feels temporary now is shaping something everlasting. What feels small now is planting seeds of eternal value.
So, pause for a moment. Consider the work God has placed before you today: the responsibilities you may have grown tired of, the tasks you may have overlooked, the service you may have undervalued.
Then ask yourself this powerful question:
“How can I honour God with my work today?”
When we change our perspective, we discover that every moment becomes an opportunity to glorify Christ, and that changes everything.
Amen.
SIX KEY TAKEAWAY POINTS
Every task matters to God:
Nothing done with a sincere heart is insignificant when offered to Him.
Perspective determines purpose:
Viewing life through worship transforms ordinary work into sacred service.
Work becomes worship when Christ is the focus:
Excellence flows naturally when our motivation is devotion, not recognition.
Believers serve from relationship, not obligation:
Our work is an expression of our belonging to Christ, not a means of earning approval.
God’s presence accompanies faithful service:
He meets us with grace, strength, and joy in our daily responsibilities.
Faithfulness today carries eternal value:
What seems small now is shaping rewards that last forever.
