Short Bible Study with me about Colossians 3:23-24
Introduction
Welcome to our bible study session at BGodInspired.com where we aim to help you draw closer to God through His word! This study, based on Colossians 3:23-24, will provide you with a fresh perspective on how one can serve God in everyday tasks and jobs. Whether you’re dealing with mundane tasks at work or daily chores that go unnoticed, this bible verse empowers us and reminds us who we’re truly working for.
Bible Verse
“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.” – Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
Meaning
This verse instructs us to approach everything that we do with a whole-hearted fervor as though we are doing them for the Lord rather than for people. We are called to commit and surrender ourselves entirely to God in all areas of our lives, even in seemingly insignificant tasks.
This verse also encourages us with the promise of an eternal reward from God. The worldly praise or recognition we receive is fleeting and temporary. But when we serve Christ, we are guaranteed an eternal reward that will never fade. Moreover, the verse reminds us whose approval we should ultimately seek – the Lord’s.
Actions to Take
1. Pray daily for the ability to see your tasks as acts of service to God.
2. Find ways to incorporate God’s word and love in your everyday job or task.
3. Dedicate your talents and abilities to serving God.
4. Reflect on the eternal reward that God promises and let that be your driving force.
5. Seek God’s approval rather than man’s praise and approval.
Journal Prompts
1. How can you reframe your current tasks or job as service to God?
2. How will focusing on an eternal reward from God change your perspective at work and daily activities?
3. How do you define success? How does that align with the passage in Colossians 3:23-24?
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for loving me and giving me the ability to serve You through my tasks and responsibilities. Help me to do all things with all my heart, as working for You and not for people. Remind me daily that my ultimate reward comes from serving You faithfully. Amen.
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2. “Turn work into worship! Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. #PurposefulLiving #Colossians32324”
3. “Your job is more than just a paycheck, it’s an opportunity to serve God. Let’s put heart in everything we do. #WorkIsWorship #BGodInspired”
Conclusion
This Bible study on Colossians 3:23-24 sheds light on the importance of serving God in our daily lives and jobs. As we strive to serve, let’s remember the eternal reward that awaits us. We are not just working for the praise or recognition of people, but for the approval of God who deeply values our service. Let’s continue cultivating this mindset and make every act an act of worship by surrendering wholly to God.
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Q&A about Colossians 3:23-24
Question: What does Colossians 3:23-24 teach us about how we should approach our work and who we are ultimately serving?
Answer: Colossians 3:23-24 says, “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.” This teaches us to approach our work with sincerity and vigor, as though we are doing it for God himself, rather than merely for human recognition or approval. Our ultimate aim should be to please God in all we do, since it’s from the Lord that we receive our true, eternal reward.
