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Working at road construction must be the most thankless job of all. How often has anyone said, \u201cWow, this road is so smooth and comfortable. I really appreciate the crew that paved this.\u201d But just let someone appear with an orange \u201cStop\/Slow\u201d sign or the dreaded \u201cFollow Me\u2014Pilot Vehicle\u201d, and we all think our lives are ruined. People honk, grumble, and give the stinkeye for making them slow down or (perish the thought) wait. I have been guilty of complaining while rolling down the highway between a narrow path of orange barrels. Although I am still able to go 50 or 60 miles per hour, all I can think about is how much better my life would be if I could be going 65 or 70. Why do they have to block off 10 miles of road when they aren\u2019t even working on it? That\u2019s the worst part\u2014when there is no one there, no machinery going or people moving.
\nI noticed something strange the last time I passed a work zone. The sign said, \u201cMen Working.\u201d It struck me as odd because I always remember the signs as saying, \u201cMen at Work.\u201d I chuckled to myself and thought that \u201cworking\u201d was much better than just \u201cat work.\u201d Then I thought, I wonder if God feels the same way about the workers in His church. The construction foreman would certainly not be happy with his workers just leaning on a shovel after clocking in. \u201cHey boss, just be happy I\u2019m even here!\u201d Likewise, I don\u2019t think God is satisfied with us merely being counted as \u201cpresent\u201d when we serve Him either. Scriptures tell us we must be workers and servants; not just decorations on His shelf. James 1:22 \u201cBut be doers of the word, and not hearers only\u2026\u201d Romans 2:13 \u201c[F]or not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified.\u201dJames 2:17 \u201cThus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.\u201d
\nA consumer mentality seems to have overtaken the church in recent years. Worshipers are more concerned with what programs and services a congregation can offer to THEM (music I like, child care, coffee bar, etc.) rather than seeking ways to serve God and His church. We must seek the interest of others before ourselves. Let us all strive to be humble and joyful servants of the Lord and one another. We must work hard in guiding others to the glorious salvation we have found for ourselves. Let\u2019s get to work because this road to heaven isn\u2019t going to pave itself!
\nBy Rob Lester<\/strong>
\nRob Lester writes at Beams of Pharos blog<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Working at road construction must be the most thankless job of all. How often has anyone said, \u201cWow, this road is so smooth and comfortable. 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