Jentezen Franklin (February-03-2025) Daily Devotional: Average Or Extraordinary?
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
You can’t be average and see God do extraordinary things. When you have an “and then some” attitude, God really starts blessing your life. So many people are unsuccessful at sharing their faith at work because they are not an example others want to follow.
You’re not going to win anyone to Jesus just by putting Christian bumper stickers on your car. Quoting scriptures and testifying at your job when you’re not giving maximum effort wastes time. People are watching you. They will see if you are coming in early or if you are taking on more tasks than what your manager has given you. People see when you stay late because you want to ensure you complete your assignments excellently.
Your coworkers don’t care about your testimony if they see you taking two-hour lunches while still on the clock or goofing around instead of helping customers.
People are attracted to winners. Winning the big contract, being the top employee every month for a year, or being named MVP of your team will earn you a platform. You will get people's attention when you have exceeded expectations and are now reaping the benefits of that hard work. Then, you can tell them the source of your success in those moments. You can share Jesus with the platform He has given you. People will gravitate to you because they want to know more about the “it” factor that makes you stand out.
Jesus went above and beyond to ensure we would have a chance to be with Him in heaven forever. He not only willingly gave his life, but He carried His own cross and was even kind to His persecutors. He was the ultimate example of a person who gave all He had and then some. As our lives reflect the light of Jesus, we will see people come to know Him at our jobs, and everywhere we go.
