‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV — For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.‬‬

In tobacco farming, there were many different jobs. When it came time for curing the tobacco leaves there were handlers, usually young girls, who would gather 3-4 leaves for bundling. The stringers, usually grown women, would string the bundles onto the tobacco sticks. The hangers, usually adult men, would hang the sticks across tier poles inside the barn.

Today’s key verse tells us God will work in each of us to fulfill His purpose. No matter how little or big the job is, each job is important. As you work today, remember that God has a purpose for you. There is someone who depends on what you do. You are important.

When asked what harvest means, a friend who works in Resource Management responded: “‘A time in which fruits of one’s labor combined with forces that he or she prays for, but doesn’t control, culminates in a bounty that can either be fruitful or less than desired, but either way appreciated. A quote from Jim Rohn says you should ‘Get good at planting in the Spring or begging in the Fall.’”

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for willing me to work my Earthly job. Help me to remember that I am important. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.