September 1, 2019
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Proverbs 22:29, “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings. He will stand before unknown men. ”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we learn that when a man works hard he honours God in what he is doing. But there is also another way to honour God, in your work. The man who becomes skilled in what he does is to the glory of God. Skilled means — to be well versed. – to show extra ordinary expertise in some area. Ezra was such an expert in the Word of God. The Messiah is also referred to as an expert in righteousness. These two cases have to do with the things of God. Two men who were blessed with such skill and helped in building, the tabernacle of Moses were Bezalel , and Oholiab. God had gifted them in all kinds of metal and embroidery work. They were skilled with jewels, and with building the glorious things that God required for the tabernacle. They were gifted by God himself, in constructing the tabernacle.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, their skill developed over years of hard work and they worked for God Almighty. Being skilled at something requires work and focus. God desires for us to work hard, God mentions the excellence of those who worshipped Him, like Chenniniah, and Asaph. There were even men who served God with excellence doing things we might never notice such as Obed Edom, who was known for his care for the Ark of the Covenant. When a man has developed skill and excellence such a person will serve before kings and important officials. He will not serve or stand before ordinary men. It is a reminder that time and again men and women have distinguished themselves by being the very best at what they do. That is the way to true success in business or in some skilled profession. By this we will be known for our willingness to serve with skill and excellence for the glory of God.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, How does God estimate your work? Are you working with the desire to please God at your work place. Are you making an effort, to walk an extra mile, for God by your dedicated work? Think about it seriously. If you have not made an effort, then make a new beginning. Then you will become an expert, and serve before kings, and important officials. And not stand before mean men. God Bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord we thank you for telling us how important it is to work hard and sincerely for the glory of God. We also thank you for many men of God who worshiped Him and served God in truth and spirit. Teach us to be skilled workers for God. Help us also to serve the Lord with fear and trembling. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
