DCLM Higher Everyday 25 October 2024 — Work Hard, Work Smart
DCLM Higher Everyday 25 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Work Hard, Work Smart
Topic: Work Hard, Work Smart
Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10-12
10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
12For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Key Verse: “Whatsoever thy hands findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work , nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
Message
Michelangelo said, “If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem wonderful at all.” The people at the top of the ladder of life usually work harder and smarter than common men. We must form the habit of working hard. The bees are generally acknowledged as very busy and hardworking creatures. They are smart, industrious and vigilant in making the beehive, a place housing a colony of them and a honey production factory.
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Our Lord and Saviour also demonstrated dutifulness in His earthly ministry. He said: “I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh; when no man can work.” Success doesn’t come cheap as some lazy youths may think. They easily give up because they think their cases are different. Challenges are always there to discourage you as you are trying to work hard. In the words of Martha Graham: “Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.” Difficulty should make you strong and not lazy. Work positively, persistently and prayerfully in order to finish well.
Quote: Form the habit of working hard
Challenge: Success doesn’t come cheap.
Prayer for today: Lord, give me the knowledge and wisdom to work smart.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
