First Mention of Work
Austin Gardner • August 15, 2022
The first mention of the word or idea "work" in the Bible
I want to start a new series about the dignity of work. The idea is that these notes could be used to do a five minute devotion each day with young people we are training,.
They could be your children or maybe those in our ministry. This is being written especially with the mission field in mind.
When we work we follow the example our Father set for us
Genesis 2:3
And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from
all his work which God created and made.
- The first mention of work is God working.
- Without His work in creating and making we would not be here
- The Bible starts with God working
- All of His creation should follow His example
- God worked six days and then rested the seventh
- Follow His example-work and rest correctly
- Take that day off to reflect on God and all He has done
- Take work as your chance to be creative and accomplish something with your life
- If work were a bad thing then God would not have been working
- God doesn’t sin or participate in sin
- God worked so if I want to be like Him I will work too
- No excuse being lazy.
- Work is not negative but positive.
- He created everything
- He made us and the entire world
- When He finished He saw that it was very good
- Feel wonderfully spiritual when you work because you are following your Father's Example
- We learn by imitating, so imitate your Father
- Much of our problem is that we have been imitating others who do not imitate our Father
- Realize you were created by a Worker to work
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
Theodore Roosevelt
Mark Water, The New Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations (Alresford, Hampshire: John Hunt Publishers Ltd, 2000), 1132.
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In January of 1987 Betty, the kids, and I arrived in Querétaro, Mexico to study Spanish. I literally didn’t know ten words. I am forever indebted to Georgia, Hermana Luisa, Webb for the language institute she ran for many years. She was strict. She pushed hard. Betty cried on more than one occasion. Without the challenge I know that I never would have learned the language. The language school gave me structure, discipline, help learning what to do next. Read the rest of the letter then go watch this video the BBF did of Miss Webb. When you get this letter, Lord willing, Betty and I will be in Mexico and we will be visiting this wonderful godly lady. I thought of this lady often over the years. I remembered how hard she had been on me. I remembered being tortured it seemed but I survived Hermana Luisa and she made me a thriving missionary. Thank you Hermana Luisa for helping a red neck Tennessee hillbilly learn enough Spanish to do some ministry. God bless you. So know that language school might be very beneficial for you. Efficient Resource Utilization: Organized lesson plans and materials ensure learners make the most of their study time, covering essential language elements in a coherent manner. Clear Learning Objectives: Well-organized courses outline clear learning objectives, helping learners understand what to expect and what is expected of them. Resource Accessibility: Organized language schools provide learners with easy access to a variety of resources, including textbooks, multimedia materials, and language software.
Austin Gardner believes hearing about Georgia Webb will bless you. How does Georgia Webb's legacy inspire missionaries today? Explore her impact on global missions and find your place in God's plan. Tune in! #MissionsLegacy #EmpowerEvangelism #FaithJourney
