We see many throughout this nation who are demanding that the government give them “free stuff”. I am all for genuine help when needed. However, I am speaking of those who don’t want to work to provide for themselves. They want others to take care of them. God does not honor laziness. However, He does honor diligence and hard work. Proverbs 22:29 (AMPC) says: “Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men”. The same verse in the CEV version says: “If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave”. Notice how it differentiates between the one who does their job well and the lazy one who ends up as a slave. Laziness will bring one to poverty. Proverbs 6: 9-11 says: “You lazy people, how long are you going to lie there? When will you get up? You say, “I need a rest. I think I’ll take a short nap.” But then you sleep and sleep and become poorer and poorer. Soon you will have nothing. It will be as if a thief came and stole everything you owned”. Don’t learn from lazy folk. Whatever God gives you to do, do it with all of your heart. Do it as unto the Lord. The Lord is pleased with those who are diligent in their work and service. Selah!
Opportunity knocks again!
Everyone get opportunities. Not everyone takes advantage of their opportunities. Opportunities have cycles and seasons. Most also have deadlines. The scriptures say that the ones who take advantage of opportunities are wise. But those who “sleep” during the harvest season and ignore opportunities act shamefully. The keys here are to be aware and ready when God provides us with the precious opportunities, and the mindset, fortitude and discipline to partner with God when He provides these opportunities. If you have missed past opportunities, don’t allow guilt and regret to overwhelm and paralyze you in any future opportunities. Instead, just ask God for forgiveness, and be ready as God will give you another opportunity. He will lovingly forgive you and reset the opportunity clock on your behalf!
Proverbs 10:5 “He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.”
