You Have Heavenly Duties and Earthly Ones

What does a good Christian life look like on a daily basis? We can certainly concede that our church pastors and elders, who spend the majority of their lives in direct service to Christ probably check the box. But what about the rest of us, financial planners, restrauteurs, pilots, flight attendants, accountants, lawyers, doctors, teachers, baristas? 

The Bible says, whatever you do, do in the service of Christ. One of the best ways we can serve Christ is to do our job well. We can certainly share Christ as we serve coffee. Whatever you day entails, you should fulfill your financial obligations, be financially responsible and make money. 

But some part of our day should also be kingdom focused, whether you are sharing Christ by phoning a friend each day, or telling a co-worker about Jesus, or through thoughtful and hospitable actions. But this should not be passive. You should plan some part of your day to make an intentional impact on God’s kingdom. You don’t need a platfrom to reach 300 people. Just each one, reach one, each day. 

I’m terrible about talking about God in person. It feels forced unless it happens naturally. It’s not my thing. I’m just much better communicator on paper. For me, that kingdom investment is this blog and magazine. I try to spend each day writing on this platform. Over dinner, sometimes I will share Christ with a friend. But investing in God’s kingdom takes on many shapes. And it took me a while to realize that just because I was uncomfortable evangalizing to random strangers on the street, didn’t make me a bad Christian or even an ashamed Christian. We all have different mediums and conduits through talents and gifts we were given. For some, it’s music. For others it’s speaking. For others it’s art. For others it’s cooking. For others it’s writing. For others it’s serving. There is not anyone right way. But each of us should be intentional about how we are going to fulfill our earthly and heavenly duties today. For Steph Curry, it’s to be the best basketball player he can be. So that when the spotlight shines on him, he can share Christ, as he often does in interviews. He writes his faith on his shoes. 

We were not all called to be popes or Mother Theresas. We each have a role, just as important as the other. So long as we do them to the best of our abilities. So don’t feel small in either your earthly or heavenly roles. Just be intentional and do your job to the best of your ability knowing you are serving Christ above your earthly masters.