Biblical Answer

To answer the question of whether God intended for us to work, we must first examine the Book of Job. Job, a righteous man, suffers greatly, and his friends try to explain his suffering. However, God does not explain why Job suffers, instead, He asks Job a series of questions, demonstrating His sovereignty and power over creation. God asks Job if He created the raw material, and if He can't even get a servant to obey Him, how can Job expect to understand His ways? God's questions imply that He has a purpose for Job's suffering, even if Job can't see it.

God's purpose in our work is to equip us for every good work. Ephesians 2:8-10 states that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. This passage suggests that God has made provision for us to do good works, and that He has a plan for our lives. However, this plan is not always easy to see, and we may face suffering and darkness along the way. But God's sovereignty and power over creation are evident, even in the midst of suffering.

In conclusion, God's intention for us to work is not just about providing for our physical needs, but about equipping us for every good work. God's sovereignty and power over creation are evident, even in the midst of suffering. We are not workers for God by choice, but by His almighty grace. We must trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand His ways. By doing so, we can persevere in faithfulness and obedience to the end, and be useful to God. As Philippians 2:13 states, God works in us both to will and to work for His good pleasure. We must submit to God's will and trust in His goodness, even when we face suffering and darkness. By doing so, we can experience the gift of the garden, where God works in us what is pleasing to Him.