Jesus said in John 14:12 (NKJV): “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”  What could be greater than healing the sick or feeding thousands? Jesus was pointing to the work of salvation. Through His death and resurrection, the door was opened for people to experience the new birth,...  Read More

"And she said, ‘I will draw water for your camels also, until they have finished drinking.’" — Genesis 24:19 (NKJV)Rebekah is a great example of diligence and a servant’s heart. When Abraham’s servant asked for a drink of water, Rebekah didn’t just stop there. She offered to draw water for his camels as well—his was no small gesture. Drawing water for a group of camels likely took an hour or more ...  Read More

"He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich." — Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV)A 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, "G...  Read More

"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 6:6-8 (NKJV)The 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 thei...  Read More

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." — Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)Does 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...  Read More

Revelation 22:3 (NKJV) "And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him."Even Jesus described His mission on earth as work. In John 4:34, He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.” Think about that for a moment. Jesus found strength and satisfaction in doing the work God gave Him to do. H...  Read More

Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."Dan Breeding lives in North Carolina and is also known as “Dan the Animal Man” (https://dantheanimalman.net/). He uses his love for animals as a platform to glorify God. He travels to churches and schools, teaching kids about the amazing ways God created each animal and the...  Read More

Colossians 3:23 (NKJV) "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men."Hard work is a principle that’s woven throughout Scripture. God calls us to work diligently, not just for the approval of others, but as an act of worship to Him. Colossians 3:23 reminds us to do our work heartily, as if we’re serving Christ Himself.I was raised in a home where hard work was expected. My da...  Read More

Proverbs 14:23 (NKJV) "In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty."Work isn't just about getting through the day or earning a paycheck—it’s about finding fulfillment and purpose in what we do. Proverbs 14:23 reminds us that all labor has value. Whether we see it or not, God is using our efforts for something greater.There was this husband who came home every day at 5:30 i...  Read More

Genesis 2:15 (NKJV) "Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it."Sometimes we think that work is a necessary evil. We might even believe that work came as a result of the curse after Adam and Eve sinned. But if we read Scripture closely, we see that God designed work before sin ever entered the world. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God put Adam in the garden t...  Read More

Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid...  Read More

Scripture: "Not one word has failed of all the good promises which He promised." — 1 Kings 8:56 (NKJV)At the end of his life, Joshua declared, “Not one word has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you” (Joshua 23:14). Isn’t that a powerful testimony?Think about Joshua’s journey: He waited decades to see God’s promises fulfilled. He wandered in the desert for 40 y...  Read More