Paul was a full time follower of Jesus Christ His Savior, he was a powerful minister of God's Word and travelled all over, preaching, teaching and discipling.
But he was a tentmaker(Acts 18:1-3) too! He lived off his labor and supported the weak.
Paul writes:
2 Thessalonians 3: 8 "nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9 not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us."
Acts 30: 33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. 34 Yes,you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
Let us value the work of our hands, our gifts and talents and follow our Savior and serve Him in all we do and say!
Even if I am a Home Maker I can serve my Lord all times and though the gifts and talents He gave and through writing, praying, encouraging etc.
Let our lives reflect Christ!
Abraham was Herdsman, Joseph was a respected Government Official Daniel was a politician, David a Shepherd boy and King, Joshua was a War General, Nehemiah was a Cupbearer to a King, Esther being the queen was a political leader for her people, and Luke was a Doctor.
And still gave their BEST to their Savior being His light in dark places!
The Market place needs Christ the most! Let us be His light wherever He has placed us.
The world is in darkness and God places His Children who are the 'light' and 'salt' in such places, to draw the lost to Him. So, do not shun away from such places!
Our Lord came to just 'seek and save the lost.'
God bless,
Julia
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