Commendable Work

A tree trimming truck, with a trailer and wood chipper attached, arrived in our subdivision early Saturday morning.  Due to the passage of time and recent wind, several trees in the neighborhood had dead limbs or branches that were barely hanging on and needed to be safely removed.  The men cutting the branches worked as a team and seemed to perform excellent service.  It was fascinating to watch as neighbor after neighbor would approach the men to see if they would be able to trim their trees as well.  The machinery used in the process was not quiet.  All day long, you could hear the saws and chipper in action.  It seemed that several houses on every street asked for their services, as the men worked until dark.  When we arrived home from church on Sunday, we noticed that the men were back to complete additional work.

 

Some observations:

* When your work ethic is commendable, people notice.

* It takes training and practice to do a job well.

* Cooperation allows each person to perform their task in a timely manner.

* Good work draws attention to the service performed.

* Being prepared with business cards allowed the men to contract additional work.

* Sometimes it’s a little noisy when progress is being made.

* For healthy growth and safety, there are times when trees and plants need to be cut, trimmed, and pruned.

* It’s important to clean up when the work is complete.

* Trustworthy, ethical, and hardworking employees bring honor, a good name, and business to an employer.

* A good reputation must be earned.

* The men didn’t make sure everyone knew their names; it was the company name that was to receive credit.

* Even when you may not be aware, people are watching.

 

It seems these traits would be beneficial to apply to our lives, as well.

 

 

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

 

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Corinthians 3:9

 

And is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8

 

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 

Colossians 3:23-24