Daily Companion  | 1 November

DIVINE BLESSINGS UPON THE WORK OF YOUR HAND

 “The LORD will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.  The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:8,12

Today's key verses remind us again of the story of Joseph. Joseph feared the Lord. Though persecuted for his naive behaviour, God prospered everything he laid his hands upon.  And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand. (Genesis 39:3).

 Beloved, God has created your hands to work with. Your hands are blessed by Him. You share in God’s nature at creation. God laid the foundation and example for hard work. We are His handwork, and we need to imitate His nature. When we do, He promises to ensure the work of our hands is prosperous as well. "Blessed is everyone that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee." (Psalm 128:1, 2). But idle hands will lack this blessing. 

But more importantly, you need to be upright in heart like Joseph. You must be truly redeemed from all opposing habits and demons. This helps your work to prosper, much more purposeful and easier.  Beloved, you are admonished to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12, 13). The Spirit of glory and of God [then] rests upon us (I Peter 4:14). Integrity is important in what you do. 

Finally, be prayerful. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established (Proverbs 16:3). Prayer is a catalyst and way-making tool to a successful vocation. Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God…comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. Amen! (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).  As you start this month, whatever business, vocation, or services you lay your hands on are blessed. Amen

Today's Recite: Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands. - Psalm 90:17  

Today’s Morning Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for giving me the privilege to share in Your nature and likeness. Redeem me today from all negativities. Establish the work of my hands today and forever more. I pray for my neighbours, colleagues at work and business associates to be at peace with me. Protect me from evil scavengers who may want to steal my joy and prosperity. For I ask all in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Today’s Hymn: Higher Ground 

Today’s ReadMe:  1 CORINTHIANS 7 - 10