The theme running throughout the book of Proverbs is wisdom for living a Godly life here on earth and being assured of a reward in the life to come. In Proverbs 6:6-11, the wise teacher rebukes the slothful person who characteristically does not begin things. In the Word, we are admonished that "if we do not work, we do not eat!" Even an ant who has no overseer can store its provisions in summer and gather its food at harvest. A slouthful person constantly makes excuses for their laziness and their mode of operation is not beginning things and/or not completing things. Constant exhaustion, lack of energy and drive as well as habitual sleepiness is an attack of the enemy which needs to be bound up for whatever is bound on earth is bound in Heaven. Then, we should pray for Father God to loose a new drive and determination in us to work while it is yet day for no man knows when night cometh. How can we "See It" this year, if we do not work for it?
In Matthew 20: 1 - 16, Jesus spoke regarding "Recognition in the Kingdom". It is comforting to know that Jesus rewards our "willingness to serve", whether one comes early or late. We should be grateful, not envious (v. 15) if we are permitted to work long and hard for our Lord. Also, we should leave "rewards" to His judgment. In Matthew 20:14, Jesus said, "I want to give!" We should never lean to our own understanding regarding "merits" or "rewards" we think we should receive from God. Don't we know that Father God's grace and generosity know no bounds? Matthew 20:16 reads, "So the last will be first and the first will be last." This does not mean they trade places, but that there will be an equality of rewards for equal faithfulness though different giftings and ministry opportunities are given to each of us. God is a just God! Submittd by Sis. Joanne Thomas serving as an Intercessor for the awesome dream center church of Atlanta and Pastor william h. murphy iii
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