Jordan Raynor asserts that a remote setting might not be the better choice for everyone, even if it was positive a year or two ago. “You may choose to return to the office so that you can be more intentional about building relationships with unbelievers in person.” Even if you love it at home, the Holy Spirit could be redirecting you for his sake. In some cases, remote relationships can be fostered effectively for Christ, but when that is not the case, be prepared for God’s leading.
One bit of good news for Christians in the workplace is that they are invited to serve their Savior, whatever their workplace looks like. Any job can become a service to the Lord.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
Even if we did not want to return to the office after the pandemic, there is joy in knowing we are serving our King and Savior by doing so. We are all on a mission. Compare going back to the office with leaving the comforts of home to share the gospel in another country. In either case, we are stepping outside of our comfort zones.
But again, our strength is in Christ. If he sends us, he will equip us. “Now may the God of the peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will.” (Hebrews 13:20-21) And be prepared, too, that God might call us to remain where we are, even if we want to go back to a formal work setting where we are surrounded by co-workers. In prayer, seek God’s day-to-day directions about this. His instructions could change in a few months a year or tomorrow.
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