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ANATHALLO DEVOTION #018
with Abeiku Okai
8th May, 2023
BIBLE TEXT: Genesis 2:15 – “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
MEMORY VERSE: Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Today, let us reflect on the importance of committing ourselves to the tasks and work assigned to us, and the significance of being productive in all aspects of our lives. In Genesis 2:15, we see that the Lord God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. This reveals to us that work is not a result of sin or a burden but rather a part of God’s design for humanity from the very beginning.
As human beings created in the image of God, we are called to be stewards of the resources and responsibilities entrusted to us. Just as Adam was given the task to work and take care of the Garden, we too have been given various tasks and work in our lives. It is through our commitment to these tasks that we can fulfill our purpose and bring glory to God.
Genesis 1:28 further reveals our calling to be fruitful and multiply, to fill the earth and subdue it. This verse encompasses not only procreation but also implies the need to be productive in every area of our lives. God desires for us to be fruitful, not just in our relationships and families, but also in our work, talents, and endeavours.
However, being productive does not mean pursuing success at the expense of our spiritual life or neglecting the principles of prayer and devotion to God’s Word. In Colossians 3:23, we are reminded to work at whatever we do with all our heart, as working for the Lord and not merely for human masters. Our work, whether it is in our careers, ministries, or personal pursuits, should be an offering to God. When we approach our tasks with a heart that seeks to honor God, our work becomes an act of worship.
It is important to strike a balance between our spiritual devotion and our commitment to our work. Our spiritual foundation provides us with the wisdom, strength, and guidance needed to navigate the challenges and demands of our tasks. Likewise, our work can become a platform for us to reflect God’s character, values, and love to those around us.
Let us, therefore, commit ourselves to the tasks and work assigned to us, recognizing that each one has a purpose and contributes to the greater plan of God. Whether it is in our professional careers, our relationships, our ministries, or our personal pursuits, let us approach them with a heart that seeks to honour God. May we work diligently, being mindful of our spiritual principles, and may our productivity bring glory to the One who has entrusted us with these responsibilities.
PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the tasks and work you have assigned to us. Help us to approach them with a heart that seeks to honor you and to work diligently as unto you. Grant us wisdom, strength, and guidance in all that we do. May our productivity bring glory to your name and may we be faithful stewards of the responsibilities entrusted to us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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