The Laurel Canyon church of Christ

The GM-UAW Negotiations

Jason Budd

        In the news this past week have been constant updates about the talks between GM and the United Auto Workers. Among near strikes, good progress, and hour-by-hour contract extensions, there were undoubtedly workers of at least two types. I'm sure you had those who continued on with their jobs as though nothing was happening and those whose every step lingered on whether or not they were going to have to strike.
        Thinking about this, I couldn't help but realize that we can be likened to those Auto Workers. On the one hand, you have those who are actively seeking to get God's work done. Regardless of what is going on about them, they are striving to be the best workers they can be. Those individuals stay on task, work hard, and even help motivate others to do the same.
        On the other hand, you have those whose work is negotiated every step of the way. The status quo is not acceptable, and only if God can offer something a little more appealing will they continue as they should. Otherwise, their eye is on the door.
        Where are you today? Is your attention on the work at hand or are you distracted? Realize that you were created for His pleasure (Revelation 4:11) and that therein lies the only contract that should be on your mind.