“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38)
By Michael Goldsmith
Every day, we will face situations where we can help our customers and let the Lord use us in a way that can open the doors to ministry. The question is: How much of a willing heart do we have to serve those whom the Lord brings across our path?
When Bob Rockwood was at my in-law’s home taking care of a life insurance policy, I was a 24-year-old who had just graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. I asked him if he was looking for agents. I met Bob in his office that afternoon and he hired me.
During my first week with the Prudential Insurance Company, I watched videos and learned the process of selling policies. I went out and sold five policies. But that’s not all that I did. On Friday, Bob called me into his office.
He told me he had received phone calls from some customers complaining about my witnessing to them. He told me I either needed to stop, or I would have to resign. I promised him I would be much more cautious. So, when the Lord opened a door during discussions with customers, and they were open to it, we would pray.
Our Father is going to put us in situations that touch our hearts, minds, and lives. He is going to use those situations to change people’s eternities while we are there to serve them and do the Lord’s work.
Pray
Lord, give us the strength to answer the questions you ask of us each day so that we are willing to serve those who come across our paths at work.
Reflect
How can we open doors to our ministry to those we work with?
Discuss
Have you ever been in a situation at work where you felt the Lord tugging at your heart to open yourself to greater service?
Michael D. Goldsmith is a member of WorkLight’s Editorial Team and lives in Duluth, MN. He is an author and writes a daily blog. Connect with him at michaelgoldsmith997@gmail.com.