by
Charles Ligon
Ron’s purpose while working in a restroom at the
Charlotte Motor Speedway was not wiping down sinks or
restocking paper products. Instead, he was there to bring
glory to God through his work. Ron had a different
perspective; he worshipped while fulfilling God’s
purpose for his work life. The fact that he worked in a
restroom didn’t matter. It was his calling; an
assignment where God had placed him to be a light-bearer and
to serve with joy, enthusiasm, passion and love. I walked in
and instantly observed this man of God overflowing with the
joy of the Lord. He spoke to me and every patron with
Christ-like kindness while humming a hymn of faith between
words. It may have been the first time I’ve left a
public restroom with my spirit lifted.
Jesus said, “you are the light of the
world…let your light shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father in
heaven” (Matt 5:14, 16). Paul writes,
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again-rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). As
believers in the workplace, we have a responsibility to be
light in a dark world and to rejoice no matter what we do or
where we work. God is not a “best kept secret”
to be hidden. He places us in very public places (even
restrooms) as His light-bearers in this world. Through
joyful testimony and action, he’ll use us to lift
spirits, bless and encourage others and, draw them to
Himself.
Do others see Christ’s radiance and a joyful spirit
in your work life? It shouldn’t matter where you work
or what you do. Joy is an outpouring of gratitude for all
that God has done. It flows from an intimate relationship
with the One who is pure joy. Jesus said, I am the vine,
you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit” (John 15:5). Joy is a fruit we
bear.
Our workplace challenge is to be joy–full. Whether
we work in the emergency room, mailroom, boardroom,
classroom or restroom, our calling is to be filled with
God’s deep and enduring joy. It will require we focus
more on others and less on ourselves or our workplace
circumstance. May the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with
hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
Make today count for His Glory.
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