You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, (Psalm 8:6 ESV)
Work
I showed up one summer on a film set, directed by a good friend. He had done a number of films, and I thought it would be fun to hang out and see what might happen. He gave me a couple of duties, a couple of small parts, and away we went.
Each film he’s given me more things to do.
Now I am a producer!!!
But never has he given me duties because I earned the right to work for him. He gave me things to do because he respects, likes, trusts, and enjoys me.
God gives us work for the same reasons.
He has given us dominion over the entire universe, everything that He has created. That is a lot of dominion. But God did not give us entrance exams, skill tests, or require experience before He gave us dominion.
And He does not need minions. He could do everything He desires in this universe with less effort than a snap of His fingers. But God is gracious. He gives us work.
God is full of Grace. He loves us, His people, and He graciously gives us jobs to do. And not just preachers! Every occupation, formal or informal, is placed before us because He is gracious. Every responsibility is given to us because He is gracious.
And having something to do, or SOMETHING to do, is a blessing.
What a blessing our work is.