The Captain’s Corner

Achieving the rank and position of captain (or “pilot in command”) is the goal of nearly every airline pilot. By law and tradition, the captain is the sole and final authority for the safety of lives and the conduct of the flight. It is a responsibility and trust that the captain does not take lightly, but soberly and thoughtfully. Several years of training, flying hours, and experience—along with attaining the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate—are necessary for the upgrade to “captain” status.

Even after all of this, the first flight (with passengers) as pilot in command is still observed (and graded) by a “line-check captain.” Well into my captaincy, while driving home from the airport, I would still personally review each flight by thinking through what I had done, what I needed to do better, and yes, what I would not do again.

What attitudes should we have as Christians for achieving and maintaining “spiritual captaincy” in the various jobs, careers, and vocations to which God has called us?

First, we should strive to have a God-given love—a passion, if you will—for our work. For me, flying was fascinating. (See Proverbs 30:18–19.) Perhaps you are not passionate about your line of work. Ask God to show you an aspect or outcome of your work that you can love.

Next, we should accomplish our work with a God-honoring effort. (See Romans 12:11.) We should not give our second-best work. Successful work takes time, effort, and, often, additional study.

Finally, we should have a God-glorifying performance as our goal. (See 1 Corinthians 10:31.)

These three attitudes—a God-given passion for your work, a God-honoring effort for your work, and a God-glorifying performance of your work—can apply to whatever job, career, or vocation God calls you to do.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NKJV).

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