Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United Statescelebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movementand the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. And so apropos it is to pay homage to the “structure of national life erected upon toil, blood, sweat and tears” of the workforce.

Truly, those who work, whether at home or in any other place of work, contribute much to the progress of the nation. But remember, a worker has to be born first, and mothers’ “labor at childbirth” must also be recognized and revered.

Labor of Christ

But how fitting and timely it would be to also remember on this day the “labor of Christ”? For him to be the “trailblazer, author, finisher of our faith and captain of our salvation” is a turning point in the “destiny of man”. What he did on earth as a human may answer the question “Who the Father of Labor Day” is.

Salvation is an arduous process that takes time. The teaching “once saved, always saved” is not consistent with the truth. Faith initiated this process and it does not end there, as “faith without works is dead being alone”.

No wonder, man-Jesus started it and all the original apostles followed till their martyrdom. Our current “works” is not actually ours but came to be, as equipped by the empowerment of the in-dwelling Holy Spirit of power gifted to us by God.

On this Labor Day, let us all continue to “walk by the Spirit” till our future martyrdom. Let us be “overcomers”.

God Bless🙏😇👍😊

Original post: September 7, 2020 Labor Day

Dedicated to “all workers”.

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