When you got up this morning one of the first thoughts on your mind about the day was probably the work that needed to be done. Whether you were heading out to the workforce, or are a homemaker staying home today, you have work to do. No matter how hard you worked yesterday, there is more to do today. Perhaps you can relate to the farmer that said, “The hardest thing about milking cows, is that they never stay milked.” Furniture doesn’t stay dusted, dishes don’t stay clean, floors don’t remain washed, emails don’t stay answered, classrooms don’t stay taught… In other words, there is always work to do.
As I was reading in Genesis 24 this week I read the story of Abraham’s servant going to find a wife for Isaac. We read the servant’s prayer that begins in verse 13, “Behold I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water.” Isn’t it interesting that when seeking a wife for his servant’s son, he didn’t go to the park and look for some sweet soft female leisurely relaxing on a swing? He went to the well where the women came to get the water they needed for their families. This was hard work! He must have realized that the woman that married Isaac would be a crown (Proverbs 12:4) to him partly by being a hard worker.
We are exhorted in Ecclesiastes 9:10, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with all thy might. In verse 67 of Genesis 24 we read that “Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah and she became his wife; and he loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.” Do you think she could have been a comfort to him if she grumbled while she swept the tent or fussed over having to grind the wheat again? I believe because of what we’ve already learned of Rebekah, she probably did her work with creativity and a right attitude. She brought joy to her husband.
How are you going after the work you’ve been called to do today? It is your called placed, so even if you’re out there “milking the cows again,” you are doing the will of God as much as any missionary or pastor working in their ministry because God loves hard work! Your work is not insignificant. Be creative and industrious! You are honoring the One who created work when you do it with all your might! Be a blessing to those who benefit from your work. Keep on milking!
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What an encouragement to me after yesterday – one of the worst work days of my life! JK – but semester change at a public high school isn’t somewhere you want to be. NOBODY is where they’re supposed to be and the computer gets the blame! HA! But thanks for the new thought “just keep milking”. I found myself singing outloud yesterday “just keep swimming” from Nemo! You’ve changed my thought! Thanks, Sharon
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