The Power Of Diligence
The Power Of Diligence
The Power Of Diligence
The focus word for today is ‘Diligence’.
The focus verse for today is Proverbs 22:29 says, ‘Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.’
The declaration for today is ‘I work with diligence and care today; excellence brings me before divine opportunities.’
Diligence Is Faithfulness In The Ordinary
Proverbs is called the book of wisdom. The Song of Solomon is the book of love. I have often seen mothers read Proverbs to their children everyday, as Proverbs comprises 31 chapters. However, Proverbs does not begin with miracles and promotions. It speaks about being skilled in your work. This is the first focal point in Proverbs. Whatever you do, you must strive to be the best in it which leads to an increase or a promotion in that area.
Before God enters greater opportunities, he watches how we handle today’s responsibilities. David was caring for sheep before he ruled a nation. While he tended to the sheep, he wouldn’t let even one be lost or attacked. He protected his flock with diligence and care. This is what impressed God about David. God knew that David would care for his people. This was the basis on which God appointed David as the ruler over the people of Israel. Elishah was faithfully plowing before he was appointed as a prophet. It is because he was faithful in the small, that God raised him to higher responsibilities for his kingdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.’
Matthew 25:23 says, ‘“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Promotion often wears the clothes of daily faithfulness. Daily faithfulness is the key here. When you look back at the victory of an Olympic gold medalist, you realise that there are umpteen and countless number of faithful and diligent days behind that victory.
Diligence Redeems Time
Lazy people wait for ideal conditions to start something. I have met several people who wait for the ‘right time’. This could be the right economic market, the right investors, the right idea, the right capital. Without actively chasing them, they ‘wait’. They wait and wait and waste away their time. However, if they had used this waiting period to start a small business or something on the side, this would have added to their learning and experience.
Diligent people make wise use of the opportunities they have. Every day that God gives us is a seed. Once the day is spent, it cannot be recovered.
Ephesians 5:15-16 says, ‘15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.’
Every day that God gives us must be used wisely and fruitfully. Every day is a gift from God. They are a gift to share the word, pray, read the word and win souls for his kingdom. Once you miss the opportunity, once you miss out on spending your day wisely, you will never get it back.
Psalm 90:12 says, ‘Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom’
Proverbs 10:4 says, ‘Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.’
Diligence understands that today’s obedience brings tomorrow’s harvest. Great achievements are built from faithful moments.
Diligence Attracts Divine Opportunities
Solomon says, a diligent person will serve before kings. Kings look for people who solve problems and not create them. Joseph’s diligence brought him in front of the Pharaoh. He was faithful in the little that was entrusted to him that God blessed him mightily. Daniel’s diligence brought him before the kings. He served before several kings. Nehemiah’s diligence as the cupbearer won the appreciation and trust of the king. This led to the king bestowing upon Nehemiah the provisions and support to rebuild the fallen wall of Jerusalem.
Genesis 41:39-40 says, ‘39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”’
Daniel 6:3 says, ‘Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.’
Proverbs 12:24 says, ‘Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.’
God often opens extraordinary doors through ordinary excellence. Whatever we do today, whatever it may be, we should do it well and diligently. This could be a door that the Lord is opening for you to possess greater opportunities and success.
Diligence Honours God
Our diligence honours God. As believers we can bring glory to God through our jobs. You could be a preacher, a doctor, a teacher, an IT employee, a businessman, anything you do becomes an offering to God. Anything we do, let it be done for the glory of God. Everything we do becomes an offering to God.
Colossians 3:23-24 says, ‘23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.’
1 Corinthians 15:58 says, ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, ‘
Hebrews 6:10 says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.’
Excellence is not about gaining applause, it is about giving God our very best. Even if the people around you don’t recognize this, it is important to do things as if you are doing for God. Your attitude should be such that ‘I will give the Lord my best.’ If you continue to be diligent in your work, no matter how big or small or insignificant it may look to you, God will bless you. You may feel like you are not reaping the benefits of your work and you may feel discouraged from time to time, but believe that God sees your good work and he will increase and lift you up at the right time.
The focus verse for today is Proverbs 22:29 says, ‘Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.’
The declaration for today is ‘I work with diligence and care today; excellence brings me before divine opportunities.’
Diligence Is Faithfulness In The Ordinary
Proverbs is called the book of wisdom. The Song of Solomon is the book of love. I have often seen mothers read Proverbs to their children everyday, as Proverbs comprises 31 chapters. However, Proverbs does not begin with miracles and promotions. It speaks about being skilled in your work. This is the first focal point in Proverbs. Whatever you do, you must strive to be the best in it which leads to an increase or a promotion in that area.
Before God enters greater opportunities, he watches how we handle today’s responsibilities. David was caring for sheep before he ruled a nation. While he tended to the sheep, he wouldn’t let even one be lost or attacked. He protected his flock with diligence and care. This is what impressed God about David. God knew that David would care for his people. This was the basis on which God appointed David as the ruler over the people of Israel. Elishah was faithfully plowing before he was appointed as a prophet. It is because he was faithful in the small, that God raised him to higher responsibilities for his kingdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, ‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.’
Matthew 25:23 says, ‘“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Promotion often wears the clothes of daily faithfulness. Daily faithfulness is the key here. When you look back at the victory of an Olympic gold medalist, you realise that there are umpteen and countless number of faithful and diligent days behind that victory.
Diligence Redeems Time
Lazy people wait for ideal conditions to start something. I have met several people who wait for the ‘right time’. This could be the right economic market, the right investors, the right idea, the right capital. Without actively chasing them, they ‘wait’. They wait and wait and waste away their time. However, if they had used this waiting period to start a small business or something on the side, this would have added to their learning and experience.
Diligent people make wise use of the opportunities they have. Every day that God gives us is a seed. Once the day is spent, it cannot be recovered.
Ephesians 5:15-16 says, ‘15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.’
Every day that God gives us must be used wisely and fruitfully. Every day is a gift from God. They are a gift to share the word, pray, read the word and win souls for his kingdom. Once you miss the opportunity, once you miss out on spending your day wisely, you will never get it back.
Psalm 90:12 says, ‘Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom’
Proverbs 10:4 says, ‘Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.’
Diligence understands that today’s obedience brings tomorrow’s harvest. Great achievements are built from faithful moments.
Diligence Attracts Divine Opportunities
Solomon says, a diligent person will serve before kings. Kings look for people who solve problems and not create them. Joseph’s diligence brought him in front of the Pharaoh. He was faithful in the little that was entrusted to him that God blessed him mightily. Daniel’s diligence brought him before the kings. He served before several kings. Nehemiah’s diligence as the cupbearer won the appreciation and trust of the king. This led to the king bestowing upon Nehemiah the provisions and support to rebuild the fallen wall of Jerusalem.
Genesis 41:39-40 says, ‘39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”’
Daniel 6:3 says, ‘Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.’
Proverbs 12:24 says, ‘Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.’
God often opens extraordinary doors through ordinary excellence. Whatever we do today, whatever it may be, we should do it well and diligently. This could be a door that the Lord is opening for you to possess greater opportunities and success.
Diligence Honours God
Our diligence honours God. As believers we can bring glory to God through our jobs. You could be a preacher, a doctor, a teacher, an IT employee, a businessman, anything you do becomes an offering to God. Anything we do, let it be done for the glory of God. Everything we do becomes an offering to God.
Colossians 3:23-24 says, ‘23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.’
1 Corinthians 15:58 says, ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, ‘
Hebrews 6:10 says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.’
Excellence is not about gaining applause, it is about giving God our very best. Even if the people around you don’t recognize this, it is important to do things as if you are doing for God. Your attitude should be such that ‘I will give the Lord my best.’ If you continue to be diligent in your work, no matter how big or small or insignificant it may look to you, God will bless you. You may feel like you are not reaping the benefits of your work and you may feel discouraged from time to time, but believe that God sees your good work and he will increase and lift you up at the right time.
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