Revelation of the Word:

THEME: HARD WORK

Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
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INSIGHT
-Apostle Paul encourages believers to view their labor, whether manual, professional, or personal as service to God rather than simply to human authority. Regardless of the nature of the task or the position of one’s boss, the ultimate authority and reward-giver is Christ Himself. This transforms mundane or difficult tasks into acts of worship when done with sincerity and devotion.

SUMMARY

God desires that we work hard and become fruitful. Working is not really a choice but a requirement. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 reminds us that, the one who does ot work should not eat. A sluggard desire is never satisfied but the diligent works and is contented (Proverbs 13:4). The one who decided to go after dishonest gains it dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow (Proverbs 13:11). Even as we work hard we are called to give to the needy and poor in the society, for the one who gives recieves (Acts 20:35). Even as we work, God invites us to commit whatever we do to Him and He will establish our plans (Proverbs 16:3).

PRAYER

Dear Almighty Heavenly Father. We worship You and adore Your Holy Name for there is none like You. We thank You for all You have done unto us and for this far You have brought us. Thank You Lord for Your protection over our lives and Your provision us. The work we do and the ministries we serve in is all by You, for You and from You, for in You we live and move and have our being. Lord we humbly repent for all the sins we have done. Where we have been complacent with our work and we have not served You wholeheartedly and as we should. Lord may forgive us and teach us how to be more diligent and faithful with all You give us to do. We surrender our lives to be used by You and to be to be guided by You precious Holy Spirit. May You anoint our heads and teach our hands how to be productive, fast, diligent and how to make wealth. We pray that You shall deliver us from all the chains and shackles of the devil that have easily entangled us and made us so unproductive and unfruitful. May You set us free in Your Holy Spirit. May You bless us and keep us. May You shine Your face upon us and be gracious to us and give us peace. We pray this on Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

Further reading: 1 John 2:6, Genesis 26:15-22

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