Philippians 2:13. For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Who are the workers God is looking for? They are those whose hearts are pure, whose motives are sincere, and whose desires are aligned with the heart of God. They have no selfish ambitions or hidden agendas of their own. Their lives are not driven by personal plans, wealth, recognition, or human approval. Instead, they live entirely for the purpose of God, longing to see His will fulfilled on earth as it is in heaven.
Such workers constantly seek God’s will in every circumstance, both great and small. In times of abundance or in seasons of lack, their hearts are fixed on Him. Because they trust His perfect plan, they live by faith—walking confidently into the unknown, knowing that God goes before them. Wherever they go, their lives bear fruit, saving lives, because the Spirit of God works through them. They willingly surrender their own desires, laying them down at the feet of the Father, and they submit themselves fully to His purpose:
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them” (John 14:21).
The workers God desires are single-minded in their devotion to the kingdom of God. They are innocent and pure-hearted, yet they walk with spiritual wisdom and discernment. They are humble before God and man, yet they are bold in declaring the gospel and standing for truth. Though the world may misunderstand them, they possess an inner strength and courage that cannot be shaken because it flows from the presence of God within them.
No matter the challenges they face, their perspective remains hopeful and anchored in God’s covenant. They maintain a positive outlook in all situations, not because life is easy, but because they know the One who wills, acts, and fulfills (Philippians 2:13). Since they pursue God’s plans above their own, they live with deep assurance and confidence, knowing His purposes cannot fail.
At the core of their identity, above all else, these workers love God with every part of who they are and all that they have:
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment” (Matthew 22:37-38).
It is this love that compels them to act. Every decision they make, every step they take, and every sacrifice they endure flows out of their love for God. Nothing they do for the sake of the gospel feels heavy or burdensome, because their strength does not come from themselves but from the Lord who sustains them. They labor gladly, pouring themselves out for the kingdom, knowing that their work is never in vain when it is done for Christ (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Their obedience also produces a deep and lasting joy. Those who walk in step with God’s will experience a peace the world cannot give and a joy that circumstances cannot take away:
“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:10-11).
They are confident in prayer, knowing God hears them and delights to answer according to His perfect will. They understand God’s deepest desire—the salvation of souls—and they dedicate their lives to advancing His kingdom and His righteousness. Like Paul, their greatest passion is to see lives transformed by the gospel and the name of Christ exalted in every nation:
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” (Acts 20:24)
Because they live this way, their very lives become a testimony to the world. People cannot help but notice the difference. They see the light of Christ shining through them—the evidence of God’s presence revealed in their words and their actions (Matthew 5:16). These workers may never seek recognition, but their lives draw others closer to God.
To become such a worker, we must continually seek God’s will in every situation. Understand His purposes in His Word. Discover them through prayer. Confirm them in your mission field. Let every area of your life be surrendered to Him so that He may accomplish His good and perfect plan through you.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me to fulfill Your good purpose in my life. Open my eyes to see Your perfect will revealed in Your Word. Teach me to walk in obedience, to serve You with all my heart, and to live as a testimony of Your grace. Use me for the advancement of Your kingdom and for the glory of Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.