Devotion: Worship in the Work – The Hebrew View of Service
Scripture:
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
— Exodus 8:1 (KJV)
Personal Reflection:
Have you ever viewed your work as something separate from your spiritual life? It’s easy to think of worship as something reserved for Sunday mornings, while the rest of the week is categorized under “ordinary life.” But the Hebrew worldview—so different from the Greek mindset that has shaped much of Western thought—makes no such distinction.
In Hebrew, the word avad is rich with meaning. It encompasses worship, service, and work. When God commanded Pharaoh to let His people go so they might “serve” Him, He was calling them to a life of total devotion—yes, even in their labor. This means that our everyday efforts—our jobs, household responsibilities, parenting, volunteering, even how we manage retirement—can be an act of worship when done in obedience and with the right heart.
Contemplation:
Consider the deep truth that what you serve is what you worship.
Are you serving God through your daily work, or merely trying to survive the week to make it to Sunday?
How would your attitude toward your responsibilities change if you truly believed your work was worship?
Are you being faithful in your calling, whether it's in the office, the home, or the community?
God sees your work. Even when it's unnoticed or unrewarded by others, your faithful labor is not wasted. It is avad—it is worship when done for Him.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for giving meaning to every aspect of my life, not just the “spiritual” moments. Help me to see my work—whether in a career, in the home, or in quiet service—as a form of worship to You. Forgive me for dividing my life into sacred and secular, when all of it belongs to You. Remind me daily that how I serve reveals whom I worship. May I walk faithfully in my calling and glorify You through my work.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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