Work To Please

If we work to please, who do we please?  In officiating, we can look to please a lot of people:  Supervisors, Observers, crewmates, coaches, fans, commentators.  But, who is the most important?  Most would say Supervisors because they hold the key to the games we are assigned.  Pleasing our crewmates is important for crew unity and performance on the field.  We may not work to please coaches, but our communication with coaches is important to have a “pleasing” game.  Truth is, not everyone is going to be pleased.  So, in officiating, how do we work to please?

The apostle Paul teaches we are “working for the Lord and not for people.” No job is too small nor is it too big; no job is too menial; no job is too insignificant nor is one more important than another when you have the right motive and perspective. Our thought should be “I’m doing it for God; I’m doing this job as if I’m doing it for the Lord.”

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people” (Colossians 3:23).

How do I know if my work is for the Lord? Two characteristics will show up:

Excellence and Enthusiasm.

First, if I’m doing my work, not for the boss but for the Lord, I do it with EXCELLENCE—being the best I can be. That means I give it my best shot. I do the best I can because I’m not doing it for anyone’s approval, except God’s.

Second, I do my work with ENTHUSIASM. I’m working for God; therefore, I do it with a cheerful attitude. “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically” (Romans 12:11 NLT).

Think about this…..When you are working with all your heart, motivated by Christ, your work is transformed into an act of worship for God.

Credit given to Rick Warren-Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope (5/21/14)