The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 273: The Lord's Work (2024)
Sep 29, 2024
Discover the inspiring story of Nehemiah and the collaborative spirit behind rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. Fr. Mike highlights the divine nature of work, emphasizing how every task can be a sacred calling. Explore the prophecies of Zechariah and the transformative promise of redemption and justice. The discussion encourages reflection on individual contributions to community efforts and the importance of serving God in our daily lives. It’s a journey of faith that connects personal actions to the grandeur of divine work.
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God's Redemption
- God will redeem both heaven and earth, restoring all things and vindicating those oppressed.
- Those who have caused suffering will be judged, and everyone's deeds will be exposed.
Consecrating Work
- Recognize that all work, whether or not directly related to the Church, can be holy when done with a sense of calling.
- Consecrate your daily efforts, viewing them as participation in God's work.
The Priests' Example
- The high priest Eliashib and his fellow priests led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, starting with the Sheep Gate.
- They consecrated the gate, demonstrating that even mundane tasks can be holy when part of God's work.