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February 22

God's Coworkers

Each one had a role given to them by the Lord: I planted, Apollos watered, but God made it grow. Because of this, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but the only one who is anything is God who makes it grow.

—1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Thinking about your coworkers at the office or those who are part of your fellowship team is one thing. Thinking about having God sitting next to you, just down the aisle, one cubicle over, is another. The truth is, that's a good picture to keep in mind. You are meant to be part of God's team, working with him to accomplish his mission on earth. In fact, that's your main job. It's the one he brought you here to do.

In his love and mercy, he allows us to shine. Sometimes he lets us lead others right to him. Sometimes he lets us influence the lives of others so that they are changed in ways that please him. Whether we're a televangelist causing twenty million viewers to come to Christ or a church youth worker bringing one young teen into the fold, we're still nothing more than part of the team. We were given the opportunity to plant the seed or refresh the spirit of someone else, but only God has the role of opening the heart in such a way that the seed takes root and the spirit grows in faith. We each have a job to do.

Remember, in all that you do today, God is cheering you on.

In the Flow

Lord, thank you for allowing me to play on your team. I know that sometimes I get in there and make things happen by your love and mercy. Help me create those moments today when someone else might see you more clearly. Amen.