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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

I recently watched a show on the History Channel called Secret Access: Air Force One. It was a fascinating look at what is involved in flying the President of the United States. This particular show focused on a trip to Africa a few years ago. Hundreds are involved in advance security teams; numerous other aircraft transporting limousines, fuel, and other supplies; and of course, the incredible staff that supports Air Force One.

As intriguing as the complex operations were, what I found most inspiring was the attitude of the Air Force One staff. Everyone - the pilots, the communications team, the maintenance crew, the kitchen crews, the stewards - all without exception spoke as if what they did was the greatest privilege and honor. The goal was to do their job to perfection and to represent their President and country with the highest excellence.

Oh, how I’ve often wished the local church would operate with this same sense of duty and privilege and excellence! We serve Someone much greater than any President. It’s not an issue of facilities or finances; it’s a heart attitude. Using all that we have and all that we are to the very best in honor of our King.

Do a personal inventory. Do you settle for mediocrity in the church because “ahhh, that’s good enough.”? Do you get ruffled when the pastor or staff leader changes plans after you’ve already put in a bunch of time and preparation that now seems wasted? Do you regularly show up to serve at church late, unprepared, or with a less than serving attitude? How would that compare to your service and attitude if you had the privilege of working for the President? For the Lord Himself?

It’s not just at church. It’s everything we do as a follower of Christ. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.