There is a saying, “There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.” Are there tasks or jobs we would never consider doing, just because of how it might look to others?
Especially as a person gains wealth, there may be more and more things that he or she considers “below their status.” There’s a personal assistant to take care of scheduling, a cleaner to clean the house and do the laundry, and a driver to transport them around. Of course, there are exceptions. Even though I’m sure they don’t live just like everyone else, . . . . apparently the family of Mark Cuban tries to do their own chores and live in a normal way as much as they can despite the billions in net worth.
There is nothing more “menial” than the cross, a way to torture criminals to death. Particularly if you are the Lord of all and true God. But Jesus, for the joy set before him … endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2). This lowly task is truly glorious since Jesus went there to pioneer and perfect our faith.
You will have “menial” moments in life, not just because of jobs or chores you might rather not do, but because living for Christ is often not glorious according to many people’s attitudes. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, who endured such opposition from sinners, we will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:3).