Our Work Is God’s Work

Our Work Is God’s Work

Jesus got into one of the boats, . . . that belonged to
[Peter], and asked him to push off a little from the land.

Luke 5:3

Jesus claims Peter’s boat. He doesn’t request the use of it. Christ doesn’t fill out an application or ask permission; he simply boards the boat and begins to preach.

He can do that, you know. All boats belong to Christ. Your boat is where you spend your day, make your living, and to a large degree live your life. The taxi you drive, . . . the dental office you manage, the family you feed and transport—this is your boat. Christ shoulder-taps us and reminds:

“You drive my truck.”

“You work on my job site.”

“You serve my hospital wing.”

To us all, Jesus says, “Your work is my work.”

Cure for the Common Life