PowerPoint - June 4, 2008, Daily Word from Pastor Graham

PowerPoint - June 4, 2008

June 04, 2008

June 4, 2008

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

--Ephesians 6:5-6

Did you know that your job is part of God’s divine plan for your life? Too many believers think it’s only pastors, evangelists, or missionaries who are in full-time service to the Lord.

But the truth is, every believer is in full-time service to the Lord… and our daily efforts are valuable to God and to others!

Maybe you think your job is insignificant or that you’re not able to impact the lives of those around you because of where you work. Let me challenge you to change your perspective.

In our verse today, the apostle Paul encourages us to serve as if “doing the will of God from the heart.”

God has placed you exactly where you are. When you are a follower of Christ, things don’t just randomly happen in your life. God is at work, unfolding His divine plans. He has placed you in that job… or raising those children… at this exact time for a reason.

Work is something the Lord has ordained for our good… it’s not just something to be endured. And when you give yourself to your work with a great attitude, that brings pleasure to the heart of God… and it shows those around you what a true servant of Christ is like.

Also, your work is an opportunity for you to develop your character—which is of ultimate importance to the Lord—and to bless those around you. It’s not just the money you earn that blesses others, but the very service you contribute is meeting a need, and you have the unique responsibility to fulfill it.

Don’t let half-hearted work be a part of your day. Whatever the Lord has given you to do, do it with enthusiasm, commitment, and excellence! This will bring glory to the Lord and will give your life new meaning. Anything less is not fitting for a child of God.

And don’t ever think that you can’t mix religion with business. Every day is an opportunity to glorify God. So give each day your best and enjoy the satisfaction of hard work, an honest life, and bringing joy to those around you!

GOD IS CALLING YOU TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH IN THE MARKETPLACE… IN THE HOME… OR WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF TODAY.

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About PowerPoint

PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church — a nearly 37,000-member church with three campuses in the Dallas and North Texas region. Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

About Jack Graham

Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations.

When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style.

Now thriving with more than 57,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow, reaching throughout the North Texas region. In 2006, the church launched a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of the Plano Campus. Prestonwood also has a flourishing Spanish-language ministry, Prestonwood en Español, which includes members from more than 20 nations. And Prestonwood.Live, the online community, draws worshippers from all over the world.
Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including the latest Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith. In this deeply personal book, Dr. Graham shares lessons he learned in the midst of crisis – offering insight on how to focus on Jesus even in the darkest days.

Other books include A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb.

His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide.

In October 2022, the Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast was launched in partnership with iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com, with a cinematic feel that brings the Bible to life. Within the first week of its release, the podcast reached the top spot on the Spotify religion list, and it has now surpassed 30 million downloads.

Dr. Graham has served as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and has helped lead various national prayer initiatives. He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with more than 14 million members.

He and Deb have three married children and eight grandchildren.