Daily Worship (Aug 10)

Colossians 4:1 (NIV)
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Devotional Thought
This short verse carries a big truth: no matter how high you climb in your workplace, you’re never the ultimate boss. Paul tells those in authority—masters in his day, managers and leaders in ours—to treat the people under them with fairness and justice. Why? Because God Himself is their Master.
In your sermon on Ruth 2, Boaz gave us a living example. He greeted his workers with blessing, provided safety for Ruth, and was generous rather than squeezing every last profit from the harvest. Boaz didn’t just follow good business practice—he reflected the heart of God.
When you’re in a position of leadership—whether you’re managing employees, leading a ministry team, coaching a sports team, or even guiding your children—you have a responsibility that goes beyond meeting deadlines or hitting goals. You’re called to lead in a way that shows people what God is like: righteous, fair, and compassionate.
That means making decisions with integrity, creating a safe and respectful environment, and putting people before profit or convenience. It means remembering that your leadership is a stewardship. One day, you will answer to your own Master in heaven.
When leaders lead like the Lord, they bless the people they oversee—and they point them to the One who rules with perfect love and justice.

COMMA Questions

• Context: How does Paul’s teaching here connect to his instructions in the previous chapter about relationships between believers?
• Observation: What two qualities are leaders told to provide, and what reason does Paul give?
• Meaning: What does it mean to lead in a way that is “right and fair” according to God’s standard?
• Main Idea: How does remembering you have a Master in heaven change the way you lead others?
• Application: In what specific way can you treat someone under your authority with fairness and justice this week?

Prayer
Lord, You are the perfect Master—righteous, fair, and full of compassion. Help me to lead others in a way that reflects Your character. Keep me from using my authority selfishly, and instead give me wisdom to serve, protect, and bless those under my care. Amen.

Colossians 3:22–24 (NIV)
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Devotional Thought
In the first century, many believers were slaves—not because of race, but because of debt, war, or poverty. Paul’s words to them speak to all employees today. He calls them to work with sincerity, not just when the boss is watching, but from the heart, as if Jesus Himself were the one giving the assignments.
This ties directly to Ruth in our sermon. She worked hard in Boaz’s field from morning until night, even though no one would have blamed her for doing less. Her diligence wasn’t about impressing anyone—it flowed from her faithfulness to God and her commitment to care for Naomi.
When you work “as unto the Lord,” you remember that your true boss is Jesus. That changes everything. Even boring tasks, unfair treatment, or low pay can be offered to God as worship. Your work becomes a way to honor Him, not just a way to earn a paycheck.
This doesn’t mean we ignore injustice in the workplace, but it does mean our motivation and integrity run deeper than human recognition. A Christian’s work ethic is rooted in reverence for the Lord and trust in His ultimate reward.

COMMA Questions

• Context: How do these verses fit into Paul’s broader teaching on Christian relationships in Colossians 3?
• Observation: What instructions does Paul give about the way work should be done?
• Meaning: What does it mean to work “with all your heart” and “as working for the Lord”?
• Main Idea: How would your daily work change if you truly believed you were working for Christ?
• Application: What’s one area of your work this week where you can intentionally serve the Lord, not just your boss?

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for giving me work to do. Help me to do it with a sincere heart, not for human approval but for You. Give me strength to work hard even when no one notices, trusting that You see and reward my faithfulness. Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Devotional Thought
This simple verse sweeps all of life into one purpose: the glory of God. Paul uses eating and drinking—the most ordinary parts of daily life—to make his point. If something as basic as lunch can glorify God, then so can answering emails, stocking shelves, teaching a class, driving a truck, or fixing a sink.
In your sermon, we saw Boaz bring God into his workplace with the greeting, “The Lord be with you!” and the workers answered, “The Lord bless you!” For them, the field wasn’t just a job site—it was a place to honor God.
Seeing your work as worship changes the “why” behind everything you do. You’re no longer just getting through the day—you’re offering the day to God. Your attitude, your ethics, your effort all become acts of praise.
This doesn’t mean every moment will feel “spiritual.” Worship isn’t about constant emotional highs—it’s about intentional obedience and joy in God, even in the small stuff. That’s why Paul says whatever you do—because God can be honored in the ordinary.
When you connect your work to God’s glory, it lifts your eyes above the paycheck, above the stress, and even above the workplace politics. Your nine to five becomes part of your lifelong act of worship.

COMMA Questions

• Context: How does this verse connect to Paul’s teaching about love and consideration for others in the rest of 1 Corinthians 10?
• Observation: What everyday activities does Paul use as examples, and what larger point is he making?
• Meaning: What does it mean to “do it all for the glory of God” in practical terms?
• Main Idea: How would your workplace look different if everything you did there was aimed at glorifying God?
• Application: What is one change you can make tomorrow to better glorify God in your daily tasks?

Prayer
Father, thank You for giving meaning to every part of life. Teach me to glorify You in my words, my actions, and my work. Help me see my job as an opportunity to worship You and bless others. Amen.