I learned a Hebrew word last month that means worship, work, service. Avodah is the word that describes what I’ve been trying to convey in these blog posts for business owners. Our service in our work is a form of worship.
From the very beginning, God did good work. He created us to rule over the earth. He planted an orchard for man to work and maintain it. We were made for a purpose and the same word that is translated work in Genesis, is translated worship or serve in Exodus. So that purpose is to work, serve, and worship the Lord.
As business owners, we are servant leaders when we follow Jesus’ strategies, best practices and gardening lessons from the Bible. When we have the right mindset and serve our customers and team well, then our work becomes authentic worship to God.
I’ll look deeper into Avodah in the next post. Check this site later for more info.
Prayer
Dear God in heaven,
Thank You for showing us through avodah that our work is a ministry and worship. Help us to align our work with Your purpose in expanding Your kingdom. May our worship not be confined to just Sundays but every day of the week so that more people will come to know and love You.
In Your Son’s name, Amen
Verses
Genesis 2:15 God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it
Ephesians 2:10 We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared beforehand
Exodus 8:1 The Lord says, “Let my people go so they can worship me”
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you are working for the Lord rather than people
Romans 12:1 Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship
Song
“Seder Ha’Avodah“ by Ishay Ribo is a song about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year. I don’t understand Hebrew but the song just touched me.
Call to Action
If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then go back to the previous posts mentioned above and let me know which principles you’ll be putting into practice.