THE SILVER SPOON
Proverbs 14:23 – Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table. (MSG)
Read: John 9:4
The term “silver spoon” is generally known to signify a wealthy upbringing. However, without vision, discipline, and adequate planning, a silver spoon can turn into a plastic spoon. Proverbs 20:13 says, “If you love to sleep, you will be poor”. This was the case for the prodigal son who became lazy and asked for his inheritance, only for him to squander it and be left to eat with pigs. The boy’s luxurious lifestyle destroyed his silver spoon (Luke 15:11–32). I pray for you today that, in the mighty name of Jesus, you shall never beg for bread.
Many people, especially the young, no longer fancy studying or working hard. Instead, all they want is to sleep and get quick money. This is a dangerous mindset that leads to poverty and struggles. To avoid this, Christ’s life presents a template that can be emulated. Jesus did His father’s work diligently and never procrastinated a thing. This generation cannot afford to be lazy but can learn from Christ and from their hardworking parents, who provided their children with the right resources for life and school.
Beloved, what training and examples are you laying down for your offspring? Is it the “silver spoon” and get-rich-quick mentality or that they work hard? If you, as an individual or a parent, do not take up responsibilities for the children to see, what legacy are you leaving behind? As read in today’s Bible text, hard work is what pays. I leave you to ponder this quote by Jules Renard: “Failure is not our only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others.” Keep working diligently because you are living a legacy!
PRAYER
Hymn: Work, for the Night, is Coming – Anna L. Coghill (1854)
1. Father, I don’t want to be idle or wasteful. Please give me direction on how to be profitable.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Lord Jesus, thank You for life and good parenting. Please help me leave a good legacy for my offspring.
2. Father, help me fulfil my destiny irrespective of my background or wasted years.
3. Satanic storehouse where my glory and benefits are kept, catch fire and release them.
GOD WILL HELP YOU!
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