Daily Companion  |  3 April

NO ROOM FOR WEAKNESS

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians  4:13

   Researchers have confirmed that human bodies are designed to move, and work. Inactive, lazy and sedentary life will lead to early death. Idleness and lazy attitudes have been linked to various diseases including obesity, heart diseases (including coronary artery disease and heart attack), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers, including intestinal, breast, and uterine cancers.    

 Our God is a hardworking God. He doesn’t expect anything less from us who are made in His image and after His likeness. He spent 6 out 7 days working, creating the air space and the earth. His first message to Adam was work: “Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work and keep it. (Genesis 2:15 - English Standard Version). God did not create any room for weakness or laziness. The world is full of activities to keep us strong and healthy.   

 The flesh however tends to push the mind towards pleasures that endangers active and healthy living. We are to resist this fatal urge. Discouragement may come to dissuade you from moving and working towards your targets, but you must rather be motivated. The Lord told Joshua, “Be strong”. (Joshua 1:5-7). To Zerrubbabel and all the people of the land, He said, “be strong” (Haggai 2:4).     

Dear friend, there is a striking consistency in the admonition from the Lord in that He assures us His presence when we are active. God is always with those who are hardworking to strengthen, protect and bless the work of their hands. He told Joshua, “no man shall be able to stand before you...” To Zerubbabel, “I am with you”. The Lord looked upon Gideon, and said, “Go in this thy might (Judges 6:14). Paul said, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). 

Are you weak, unmotivated, or you lack interest in working for yourself or for God? Then, you need Christ in your life. God is the source of strength, courage and motivation. Ask Christ to come into your life and strengthen you today.

Today’s Recite: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets. (Zechariah 8:9)

Today’s Morning Prayer: O Lord, my God, I thank You for making me in Your image and likeness. I come to You today for strength and courage. Remove every trait of laziness from me. You promise Your constant presence in my life. Be with me always. I pray for long healthy life as I work as You have commanded in Jesus name. Amen

Today’s Hymn: The Last Mile of The Way

Today’s ReadMe:  2 Samuel 9 - 11