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We are God's Coworkers

by Susan Barnes 
12/03/20
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"As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” 2 Corinthians 6:1 NIV

We are “God’s co-workers.” In the world, people often want to work with famous people, or sing with well-known singers or join well-known companies. Whereas we have the privilege of working with God and being his co-worker. We play a part in fulfilling God’s purposes and plans. This knowledge should inspire us to be faithful in whatever God asks us to do whether it’s important in the eyes of the world or not.

Paul goes on to explain that partnering with God isn’t without hardships. “We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind” (2 Corinthians 6:4-5). Paul had many difficulties but he kept going, knowing he was working for the Lord and God had an inheritance for him. Whatever the difficulties in serving the Lord, they are worth it, because we know God rewards his people.

And the best part is we don’t do it in our own strength. Jesus said we will be his witnesses because of the Holy Spirit’s power, not because we have studied the Bible or prayed a lot but because of his Spirit working in our lives.

After Peter and John were released from a night in jail, they were threatened by the authorities to stop speaking about Jesus. They didn’t expect to speak God’s word in their own strength and prayed, “O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word” (Acts 4:29). God quickly answered their prayers (verse 31).

We are God’s co-workers, enabled and equipped by him to fulfil his purposes. What a privilege.