1 Corinthians 7:20

Some people have the foolish notion that the only way they can live for God is by becoming ministers, missionaries, or Bible women. Unfortunately, how many would be excluded from any opportunity of magnifying the Most High if this were the case! Beloved, it is not office, it is earnestness; it is not position, it is grace that will enable us to glorify God.

God is most surely glorified in that cobbler’s stall, where the godly worker, as he works with the awl, sings of the Savior’s love—indeed, glorified far more than in many a prebendal stall where official religiousness performs its minimal duties. The name of Jesus is glorified by the poor, uneducated cart driver as he drives his horse and blesses his God, or speaks to his fellow laborer by the roadside, as much as by the popular preacher who, throughout the country, like Boanerges, is thundering out the gospel.

God is glorified by our serving Him in our proper vocations. Take care, dear reader, that you do not forsake the path of duty by leaving your occupation, and take care that you do not dishonor your profession while in it. Think little of yourselves, but do not think too little of your callings.

Every lawful trade may be sanctified by the gospel for the noblest ends. Turn to the Bible, and you will find the most menial forms of labor connected either with the most daring deeds of faith or with people whose lives have been illustrious for holiness. Therefore, do not be discontented with your calling.

Whatever God has made your position or your work, remain in that, unless you are quite sure that He calls you to something else. Let your first care be to glorify God to the utmost of your power where you are. Fill your present sphere to His praise, and if He needs you in another, He will show it to you. This evening, lay aside distressing ambition and embrace peaceful contentment.