Anuman ang inyong ginagawa, gawin ninyo nang buong puso na parang sa Panginoon kayo naglilingkod at hindi sa tao. Sapagkat si Cristo ang Panginoong pinaglilingkuran ninyo at alalahanin ninyong pagkakalooban kayo ng Panginoon ng gantimpalang inilaan niya para sa inyo.

Mga Taga-Colosas 3:23–24

Excited ang team sa event plans na narinig nila during the meeting. Maganda ang ideas ng prospective organizer, isang bagong kakilala. Nagkaroon nga lang ng problema. The organizer expressed her willingness to help and never mentioned money, ‘yung bang volunteer vibes ang dating, until weeks later when she disclosed that they have to pay for her services. While sometimes it is necessary and fair to request for financial compensation for services rendered, it is reasonable to make this known beforehand.

The Bible called people wise whenever they voluntarily come forward for the work of the Lord. Not only is it considered to be an act of humility but also coming from a place of love. Sa Exodus ay mababasa natin ang paggawa ng mga kagamitan para sa Tent of Meeting and the amazing thing that happened when people responded.  

Iniutos ng Diyos ang paghahandog ng precious metals, expensive cloths and animal skins, acacia wood, oil and perfume, and jewelry. Kasama rin ang recruitment ng best craftsmen. “Lahat ng Israelita, lalaki at babae na handang tumulong ay nagdala ng handog kay Yahweh…” (Exodo 35:29). At patuloy nila itong ginawa hanggang sobra-sobra na ang alay nila. 

Ilang beses na ba tayong umiwas sa volunteer work hanggang “ma-voluntold” — ‘yung na-assign kasi walang handang tumulong? Naiisip kasi nating mauubos ang ating oras. Gagastos tayo. O di kaya ay magpa-participate lang tayo kung may price tag — kailangang bayaran ang ating pagod. 

On the other hand, maraming gumagawa ng kabutihan thinking that God’s blessing will come because of it. Pero ang hinahanap ng Panginoon ay ang mga naghihintay sa Kanyang utos at nakahandang sundin ito nang buong puso. He will bless the work of their hands, and bring glory to His name. When you do the Lord’s work, come from a place of love because you will not be tired and feel shortchanged. God will energize and reward you.