In today’s busyness of the modern religious life, it is remarkably easy to confuse activity with purpose. We many many times hear believers say, “I am doing the work of God,” referring to their roles in the choir, their leadership in departments, or their efforts in community outreach. While all of these are noble pursuits, Pastor Enoch brings a startling and necessary correction to our vocabulary and to our theology.
There is a fundamental difference between the work of the ministry and the work of God. One is what we do for Him in church or in a gathering of whatever capacity; the other is what He has already done, is doing, and will forever do through one central figure: Jesus Christ. To understand our place in the world, we must first understand that Christ is not just a part of the story; He is the core, He is the message, the height of all God’s knowledge, and the very substance of life itself.
The Distinction Between Ministry and The Work of God
Pastor Enoch begins by clarifying that most of what we label “God’s work” is actually “ministry work.” Ministry is the vehicle, but it is not the destination. The work of God is a divine, eternal plan executed in righteousness; it is not subject to the shifting tides of human effort or different dispensations. Instead, it is a constant thread that runs from the beginning of time into eternity.
When we realize that the work of God is centered on Christ, our service becomes an act of alignment. We are not “making” something happen for God; we are joining a work that God has already begun and perfected in His Son.
Christ: The Core of the Message
The message emphasizes that the “core” of God’s message is knowing Christ. In every age and every dispensation, God has been working toward one goal: The manifestation of His Son.
In the intellectual and spiritual pursuit of God, many seek complex mysteries or hidden codes. But the greatest “mystery” is revealed in the person of Jesus. To know Christ is to know the heart of the Father, the blueprint of creation, and the end of all things. When Pastor Enoch speaks of Christ as the zenith, he is placing Him at the highest possible point of relevance. If your spiritual walk, your blog, or your daily routine is not coming together in a deeper revelation of Christ, it is missing the mark of God’s eternal plan.
The Manifestation of Christ in the Old Testament
One of the most compelling aspects of Pastor Enoch’s teaching is his ability to trace the presence of Christ through the shadows of the Old Testament. He tells us that God’s work has always been about Christ, even before the Incarnation.
The Spiritual Rock
Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10:4, the Pastor reminds us of the Israelites in the wilderness. When Moses struck the rock, and water gushed out to save a thirsty nation, it was not just a geological miracle. That rock, the scripture says, was Christ. Moses may not have fully grasped the weight of the moment, but God was already manifesting His “work” of provision and salvation through the spiritual presence of His Son. This teaches us that even in our “wilderness” moments, the source of our refreshing is Christ Himself.
The Ark of Salvation
Might be the most powerful metaphor used: Noah’s Ark. Pastor Enoch describes the Ark as a “postdated check” for salvation. When Noah was building the Ark, he was building a physical representation of Christ.
The Ark was the “Room of Salvation.” Within its walls, the condemnation of the world outside no longer applied. Pastor Enoch points out a beautiful truth: A snake entered the ark, and despite its nature, it lived. An innocent dove entered the ark, and it lived. The survival of the inhabitants did not depend on their individual “goodness” or “badness”; it depended entirely on whether they were inside the ark.
This is the Gospel in its purest form: Christ is our Ark. When we are “in Christ,” our past, our mistakes, and our “venom” are covered by His righteousness. The “work of God” was to provide this vessel of safety so that anyone, no matter how broken, could find life.
The Substance of Life and Purpose
With that, and exactly as Pastor Enoch said, I move toward a sobering conclusion: Anything that is not connected to Christ loses its essence. We live in a world obsessed with “finding purpose.” We look for it in careers, relationships, and personal achievements. But if these things are not anchored in the eternal work of God (Christ), they eventually become hollow.
Pastor Enoch compares God to a master craftsman, a carpenter, or a blacksmith. Everything the craftsman does must culminate in a finished product. For God, that “finished product” is the formation of Christ within us. If God is working in your life today, His primary goal is not just to give you a better job or a bigger house; it is to form the character, the mind, and the presence of Christ in you.
Read Also: Ministry Without Manipulation: Walking in Truth Before God and Men
Read Also: Lawful but Not Edifying: Choosing What Truly Profits Your Life
Read Also: The Loudest Sermon is Your Life
Conclusion
The “Work of God” is not a series of tasks to be completed, but a person to be known. Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the Rock in our desert, and the Ark in our storm. And so, my dearest readers, as we navigate our daily lives, let us move “Beyond the Wall of Busyness and Excuses” and as important as it is, we have to stop settling for the “work of ministry” as a substitute for the “work of God.”
Our highest calling is to align ourselves with His eternal plan. When we realize that Christ is the substance of life, every action we take gains eternal weight. Whether you are writing a blog post, raising a family, or leading a church, ask yourself: Does this culminate in Christ? If the answer is yes, then you are finally participating in the true work of God.
