Daily Devotional
The Duty Of Work And Labor
January 16, 2017
Do you know what’s wrong with this generation? For the most part, our young people are unfamiliar with the work ethic of the WWII/Great Depression generation. They simply do not know the responsibility of honest work and hard labor. And sadly, I’ve seen many who simply don’t want to work. They’re looking for a free ride through a lottery or a “get rich quick” scheme.
The Bible says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” God commands labor. He says, “Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work” (Exodus 20:9).
The ancient Jews understood that this commandment was just as true as the commandment to rest on the 7th day. They saw labor and work as a divine imperative. Labor is the gift of God. Work is not a curse.
I don’t care how much money you have. Work is not bad. Work is good. Ephesians 4:28 says, “Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.” It’s good to work.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
