Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
What is the reward for the beavers who built this dam? What is their reward for their hard work?
It wouldn't surprise me if beavers work their tails off until the day they die. Granted, this dam allows the stream to slow down so that they can built their home, but is that their reward?
It seems to me that part of the reward for the beavers has nothing to do with the beavers but with the rest of the ecosystem. Their dams slow down erosion, provide sill waters for other animals and establishes deep holes for fish to survive the winter.
"So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'" Luke 17:10 English Standard Version
Hard work seems to be devalued in society. But even more prevalent is the idea that when I work, it is solely for my benefit. Have we forgotten how our hard work benefits others?
The question is, are we even doing our "duty"?
We have been graced by God through the sacrifice of Christ. It was for our benefit that he labored on this planet. We are graced so that we might grace the lives of others.
Today's Challenge: Look for ways that God uses your labor to be a blessing to others...then don't take credit for it.
Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
It wouldn't surprise me if beavers work their tails off until the day they die. Granted, this dam allows the stream to slow down so that they can built their home, but is that their reward?
It seems to me that part of the reward for the beavers has nothing to do with the beavers but with the rest of the ecosystem. Their dams slow down erosion, provide sill waters for other animals and establishes deep holes for fish to survive the winter.
"So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'" Luke 17:10 English Standard Version
Hard work seems to be devalued in society. But even more prevalent is the idea that when I work, it is solely for my benefit. Have we forgotten how our hard work benefits others?
The question is, are we even doing our "duty"?
We have been graced by God through the sacrifice of Christ. It was for our benefit that he labored on this planet. We are graced so that we might grace the lives of others.
Today's Challenge: Look for ways that God uses your labor to be a blessing to others...then don't take credit for it.
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