No King but Christ:
Part 1 – Christ as Our Direct Manager

In the modern world, we often think of our “boss” as the person whose name is on the email signature above ours. But as Christians, we serve a higher authority. Christ is not just Lord over our souls — He is Lord over our schedules, our supervisors, our assignments, and our integrity. If Christ is King, then our work is ultimately for Him, not for men.

“If Christ is King, then our work is ultimately for Him, not for men.”

Created to Work

Work is not a punishment — it’s part of our design. Genesis 2:15 tells us that before the Fall, God put Adam in the garden “to work it and keep it.” The curse didn’t create work — it simply made it harder. Work was always part of God’s good design for man. And when Christ redeemed us, He didn’t remove our work — He restored its purpose.

Our jobs are not just ways to pay bills or build reputations. They are ways to reflect God’s character: His creativity, His order, His justice, and His provision.

Serving the True Master

Colossians 3:23–24 commands: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

This changes everything. The Christian doesn’t just work for a company — he works for the King. That means we work with excellence even when no one’s watching. We show up on time not because the clock tells us to, but because our Lord is a God of order and truth. We don’t cheat, cut corners, or gossip, not merely because HR says so — but because the fear of the Lord governs us.

“The Christian doesn’t just work for a company — he works for the King.”

Witness in the Workplace

Work is worship. Every task — big or small — is an opportunity to declare who reigns over our lives. When we serve others with joy, patience, and honesty, we bear witness to Christ in a world that cuts corners for gain. In this sense, your workplace is your mission field. Your performance, attitude, and integrity all speak — the question is, who do they speak for?

“Work is not just what we do — it’s part of how we show who we belong to.”