By Oke Chinye
Read: Psalm 78:70-72
Meditation verse:
“From following the ewes that had young, He brought him, to shepherd Jacob His people and Israel, His inheritance” (Ps 78:71).
Today’s work, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is not a wasted effort. Whatever you are doing today is preparing you for tomorrow’s assignment. It is storing up experience, skills, knowledge, and talents for future use. It is enabling you create a reputation in a sphere of influence. And when you become known for something, you will be sought after when that skill is needed. Little wonder the bible says: “whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10a).
David spent his early years shepherding sheep, without knowing that he was in training for his future responsibility as king where he would shepherd God’s people. (1 Sam 16:11-12). At the appointed time, God took him from caring for sheep to caring for His people. The role of a shepherd is critical. The flock is dependent on the shepherd for provision, guidance, and protection. So, when God was looking for a king to care for His people and not just to rule them, David was the right person. God had tested him with sheep, and he had done a fantastic job. As king, he did a fantastic job too. “He shepherded the people according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands” (Ps 78:72).
Several years ago, long before my purpose in life became clear to me, I began to develop a deep hunger to acquire knowledge, so I invested a huge amount of time and resources building my knowledge base. I studied God’s word like my life depended on it and I went on to acquire two master’s degree in Psychology, which is a subject that deals with human development and behaviour. I had no idea that God was preparing me for the assignment of building, equipping, and transforming lives. Yesterday’s work is ‘stored work’. So, approach whatever you are doing now with all the seriousness it deserves and work at doing it excellently. “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities” (Luke 16:10 NLT).
IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).
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