I just started this book by the senior pastor of the church that I worship at. It's about work and how it really matters, if you couldn't tell from the title :)
Ch 1 starts off talking about how God is a God of creation and is a worker as described in Gen.2 By logical thought, if God is a creator/worker and we are created in His image, then we must be creator/workers as well.
Tom continues to break down parts of Genesis to see how we are created to work and how we were initially designed to take place and work in his creation (earth).
He also takes a look at the movie WALL-E and says that the picture that this movie paints of humanity's possible existence is NOT how we should be. This movie, although cute has always left a bitter taste in my mouth because it hits close to home. I've always considered myself to a very strong worker. Which in contrast means when I take a day off a take a day off and it too often goes to waste. I know I need to learn how to do a better job of being in moderation of work and rest.
The biggest part to grasp for me to apply is that I'm working for an Audience of One, God. Since starting the book, a running verse kept coming up in my head (Col.3:23-24) which Tom did eventually bring into the discussion.
A nice point that Tom makes is that work matters because were created to take part in vocation along with God. Therefore we should do it well :)
I am a teacher. So while underpaid for the hours of work I put in (sometimes 14-16 per day) I've always known that my work matters. But it's nice to get a Biblical/creation side of the story. Usually I think of my job as contributing to the "common good" or I think of helping out certain individuals. Sadly I confess that I do not often think of my work as taking part in laboring with God in His design. A challenging yet refreshing thought!
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