“He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.”  -  Proverbs 10:4A man went to his doctor, complaining that he was constantly tired, lethargic, and unable to work like he used to. He said, “Doctor, please check me out. I just don’t have the drive I once had.” The doctor examined him, ran some tests, and found nothing physically wrong. Finally, the man said, “Give i...

"And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power" - Ephesians 1:19 (NKJV)When God answers this prayer for spiritual wisdom, spiritual sight, and experiential knowledge, what happens? Paul describes the "victorious power" that becomes available. In verse nineteen, he speaks of "the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who be...

“Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer, or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.”  -  Proverbs 6:6-8The Bible often uses practical and vivid illustrations to teach us spiritual truths, and the ant is one of the most powerful examples of diligence and hard work. Ants are tiny creatures, yet their beh...

"Therefore, I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints" - Ephesians 1:15 (NKJV)In Ephesians 1:15, Paul gives us what I call the visible proof of our Christian experience: "Therefore, I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints..."He gives two specific tests to show whether you are one of God's children. I'm so g...

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”  -  Colossians 3:23Does God care about how we work? Absolutely! As believers, we are not just working for a paycheck, a promotion, or even our boss - we are working for the Lord Himself. Imagine if every task, no matter how small or mundane, was done with the awareness that God is watching. When we work diligently, we reflect Hi...