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Mark Of Excellence
BIBLE REFERENCE:
Daniel 6:3, 4 (NIV) “Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.”
2Cor 8:7 (NIV) “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
Phil 4:8 (NIV) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Colossians 3:23, 24 (NIV) “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
APPLICATION:
“Excellent! Good job! Well done!” These are words most of us want to hear, especially if they are directed our way.
We all need and want other’s approval. We all like to be thought of as the cream of the crop, top notch, a person of integrity and value. Not many of us want to be thought of as mediocre or just plain average.
Daniel, a man referenced in the Old Testament, has been a real hero of mine over the years. This man distinguished himself from the crowd by his unusual God given talents and skills and his ability to do things right and get things done. It was not just his religious practices that got noticed by others (including the king) but it was also his attitude at work, his work ethic, even in the menial tasks he was required to perform.
The Bible tells us that the king had decided to promote Daniel over all of the other staff. Of course, this did not set well with the rest and they tried their best to find some “dirt” to kick on Daniel’s reputation. But the Bible says, “they could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent”. It would be well if all of us Christians could have this said about us.
How are you on your job? Are you above corruption? Are you trustworthy? Do you perform your work with excellence? Are you above reproach? Or, are you like many others, just doing the minimum you can get by with? Whether you like it or not, as a Christian, you are a representative of Jesus Christ. Your attitude and performance at work reflects on him. Strive for excellence. Be the best you can be with what God gives you to work with.
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A PRAYER:
“God, help me to have a better attitude in my home, my workplace and wherever I present myself. Help me to remember that I am a Christ ambassador and I don’t just represent my own personal endeavors.”
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