MONDAY - 8TH JANUARY, 2024
MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO
YOU ARE CALLED TO OBSERVATION
Genesis 25:27, KJV
"And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents."
Parents are called to observation of their wards. This observation should be strategically practiced fishing for what flair, inclination, passion, talent and graces their children carry. Children are awesome wonders that can wow us and if you pay attention enough, you can discern what notable inclination and towards what field your child is exercising same.
Today's verse says, "And the boys grew..." The two boys in question here are Esau and Jacob. They grew. As they grew, it becomes more easier and clear discerning what they were made for. As kids, they had their obsession. That might have availed the parents to see into their traits and observe what their ways of life could likely be. However, that observation didn't end there. As they continue to grow, they persisted in the inclination and gifts they had shown previously and by this they were marked in relation to what they might become. At day's end, they went in the direction of those early signs they had shown. You don't force vocation on your children. You let their calling get clear to them and persuade you as well.
What your child should do will spark at the beginning but as he or she goes, it won't wear out though it might be diversified into a nearby or related obsession. As your child grows, that inclination, gift and ability will become more pronounced and intense. It'll be so intense and strong for it to lead them to their calling or life's task.
Looking at the Wright brothers for instance. They started with just a fascination towards the incredible toys their father brought home for them. They'll pieces these toys and often reassemble them with a little modification at times. They just have a knack towards exercise of mechanical intelligence. Their father who happened to be a cleric needed to print something and from there, they invented their own printing machine from scraps which could print over 1,000 copies just in an hour. After these, they would begin to pieces and reassemble the reigning bicycle of their times. After a month apprentice to the entire body parts of the bicycle, they had mastery of it and began by creating their own bicycles which allows for better aerodynamics. However, it didn't end here. It went on until they invented their own glider or better still plane that stayed in air for 59 seconds when it was flown. It broke the records and maximum time a glider or aircraft had stayed in air. Though they were not professional engineers, they became the first to create the invention that'll become a model for future planes. Yet, all started from one simple mechanical intelligence which they followed still until they were led into their bigger day and put on world map.
As the boys grew, they chose their professions. Esau became a cunning hunter, a man of the field and Jacob, a plain man dwelling in tents. However, it began with just an inclination or a sparking of an ability. It began with a love for the outdoor in Esau and a love for the indoor in Jacob. You know, just a tendency towards a subject or the like of a thing.
The Bible records something concerning Jesus.
Luke 2:40, KJV
"And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him."
Did you see, "and the child grew and waxed strong in spirit..." Why did Jesus have to wax strong in spirit if not in anticipation and preparation towards His calling and the ministry He'll one day do? Constant and consistent growth, gravitation and obsession is noticeable towards a calling, lifestyle or vocation one is destined for. If it involves mastery of the vocabulary of that field, one will see himself learning more and more and tilting towards that side in size, knowledge and aspiration.
I pray for you, may you find rest like the Wright brothers. May you find expression and be poured out like a drink offering for the world to be exhorted and edified by. When you're poured out, something of you or from you meets needs. What you'll produce, write, sing, manifest is the satisfaction we await.
PRAYER: Lord, give me attention to guide my children in the path of their callings.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Genesis 18:16-19:38, Matthew 6:25-7:14, Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 2:6-15
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