PROVERBS‬ ‭10‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

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 GOLD NUGGETS

One day the disciples said to Jesus: a short while ago the Jews tried to stone you, and yet you are going back there?’ Jesus answered, ‘Are there not twelve hours of daylight (John 11:8-9)?” Jesus was saying that it is not a question of what they will or will not do. There are twelve hours in the day – enough time for what must be done – and He must get on and complete His assignment on earth. What a sense of inward drive is found in these words. The purpose for which He had come into the world was inwardly pressing Him forward, despite the obstacles that came His way, and He would pursue the task right to the end. It is possible, of course, to be a person of diligence without knowing Christ, but those who know Him have an added power at work within them that drives them forward to accomplish their tasks. We asserted yesterday that when Christ comes into the life of a believer, He disturbs his or her complacencies. He gives us a second wind in the race of life to propel us to higher heights. Are you on the point of giving up a task in which you know you are rightly engaged? Have laziness, inertia and indolence crept in and threatened to take over your soul? “Look unto Jesus. The author and finisher of our faith.” Reach up and put your hand in the hand of Jesus to draw from Him the strength you need. In His name go out and throw yourself again into the task. “He is the One that gives us power to produce wealth.” “You can do all things through Him who gives you strength.” Have a fruitful weekend.

SHALOM: God’s all encompassing blessings to you