Ecclesiastes 10: 8-10 Whoever
digs a pit may fall into it; whoever breaks through a wall may be
bitten by a snake. Whoever
quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered
by them. If the ax is dull
and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.
Solomon reminds us in this chapter that there is an element
of risk in everything we attempt to do.
Even sitting and doing nothing is risky because it leaves us with no skill
at all. Only hard work that is ordained
by God will bring any sort of success.
I am guilty if not trying sometimes because I feel ill-equipped
to do what I think he wants me to do. I
stammer like Moses and make excuses after excuses. God just listened and let Moses vent…then he
asked him what he held in his hand at that moment. The simple wooden rod he proclaimed
to be nothing…became a powerful tool of authority and freedom for Moses as he
realized that God would be right by his side the whole mission God was sending him
on.
God tells us in Hebrews 13:21 that he would give us what we
need to do what he calls us to do. I need to embrace that promise this morning
as I end another year at my teaching job…and consider what plans he has for me
this summer. I am sure I have what I need to be confident and successful if I
make sure it is sharpened with prayer and the study of God’s word.
Father…thank you for the reminder that I am to be busy doing
your work every day. Help me to build a confidence in you that will prevent me
from shying away from a task I think I cannot do. Give me the wisdom to see the same vision you
see…so I can stay in the center of your will for my life…and be the most effective servant I can be. Amen.
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