It’s amazing how the physical presence of an employer can impact the work of their employees. When the boss shows up frivolity fades, laziness  vanishes, focus sharpens, and productivity increases. The mere presence of one with authority over jobs and power to sign paycheques causes a change in behaviour.

As Christ followers, we believe that God, as Creator and Sustainer of all things, is the boss and that he doesn’t merely show-up on occasion but that he’s ever-present with and among his people. And it makes sense that, just as  employees are affected by the presence and character of their boss, so too God’s people are impacted by the presence and character of our God. As we are alerted more and more to what he’s like and where he is, our apathy fades, laziness dies, focus sharpens, and productivity increases. God’s people become more worshipful because we grow in our  understanding that he’s worthy of all worship. We bless his name because we revel in the blessings he has poured out upon us.

Key Passage: Psalm 134:1–3

Series: Two Views From the Mountaintop

Speaker: Josiah Boyd