TUESDAY - 19TH OCTOBER, 2021
MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO
HANDS ON SPINDLE
Proverbs 31:19, KJV
"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
Work is one of the things that God has called each of us to. Work is designed for us, so that through it we can manifest the spiritual blessings on us. Even God Almighty who rested on the seventh day had worked for the larger part of the week. He worked but He also did diligently. Adam himself was not idle, God gave him work to do. From these two instances, we could see work at play even at the onset of things [Genesis 2:2-3, 2:15].
When it concerns work, there are questions to ask. What work should I do? After that, how well should I work to manifest all the spiritual blessings or promises that eyes could see visibly? Today's Bible passage concerns the virtuous woman. One of her attributes that made her to be the favourite and one who excelled them all is her hard work. She worked but she was also a diligent worker.
The Bible says, 'she lays her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff". The "spindle" and the "distaff" are weaving instruments. That's what she has found and she never let them go idle. The idea of "laying her hands on the spindle" shows her dedication to work. She is at all not lazy. Rather, she works and tarries at the weaving looms.
Paul, while admnoshing us said if any won't work, such also shouldn't eat. He also said, the thief should stop stealing but rather should work [II Thess. 3:10, Eph.4:28]. From there, we could see that work eliminates being covetous of another's things until one illegally goes for it. Work, no matter how unesteemed it may be will give you the dignity of labour.
If someone's hands could be found on her instrument of work, where should yours be found? Hope you're not laying your hands on what doesn't concerns you. If a healer is laying hands on people, that's his work he's doing. A banker on a mouse; a preacher holding the mic; a cook holding a spoon and a driver holding the steering wheel are all working also.
Don't forget that it is what you sow you will reap. Let your hands be on the instrument(s) of your profession. That's how to start fighting poverty and lack. Give diligence and before you know it, wealth will begin to find its way towards you. Diligence will make you carry the mark of your work.
PRAYER: Lord, teach me diligence at work. My reward as a worker shall not be hindered.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 31:27-32:44, 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Psalm 88:1-18, Proverbs 25:20-22
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