This is a provocative metaphor. Most of us think of ourselves as God’s employees, not his coworkers. As if we’re working for God. And there’s some truth in that. Paul loves to call himself God’s servant. But if we’re God’s coworkers, that means we’re not only working for God, we’re also working with God. He’s back to the imagery of partners. What’s the difference between an employee and a partner? In one word — ownership.
