Kenneth Liu

I’ve mentioned in my previous post the merits of multitasking while doing chores by listening to sermons [not necessarily mine!] uploaded to your iPod. But there’s a more fundamental reason to do so, especially with dishwashing. Hear out Tim Chester:

First, we can enjoy the opportunity to serve others. If we’ve left the washing up from the night before (though see #2 of my washing up tips below) I love washing up in the morning while my wife’s still in bed. I love the thought of her coming down thinking of the work that needs doing to find the kitchen all clean!

Second, we can share the joy of the Creator as we bring order from chaos. God’s first creative act brought order from  chaos (Genesis 1:1-2). And that first creative act is prototypical for all creative acts. Being made in the image of Creator to care for his creation means we are made to share his joy in order and beauty. We sweep a yard and then lean on the broom handle admiring what we’ve done. That is a profound act. We are expressing our true humanity and sharing in God’s joy at creation. It’s the same with washing up. The dirty washing up becomes a pile of clean crockery. The cluttered kitchen becomes new again.

Here’s the rest of the post which includes tips on good dishwashing: