March 6, 2024 – WORK Is A Four-letter Word

WORK Is A Four-letter Word
March 6, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 6:9-11
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        “Can I sleep just a little while longer, please?” Every parent has heard this plea, and at times, it doesn’t just come from the children but from those responsible for caring for them as well. Just a few more minutes, please!

      Today, our society is constantly on the move. We rush through our days, often neglecting the rest our bodies and minds need. However, the question of how much rest is sufficient remains a topic of debate, with different studies yielding varying results.

       Some assert that eight hours of sleep per night is adequate, while others claim that four to six hours of restful sleep should suffice. Many busy individuals attempt to get by with as little sleep as possible, while others, at the opposite end of the spectrum, seem to spend a significant portion of their lives in slumber.

      Solomon is addressing those who indulge in prolonged slumber in today’s passage. This stands in stark contrast to the diligent ants mentioned in the preceding verses. Instead of remaining active, these individuals seek a bit of extra sleep, rise for a brief respite, and then, out of idleness, return to bed. Consequently, their laziness leaves them fatigued and lacking the motivation to accomplish anything meaningful.

      Solomon issues a stern warning against this life of indolence. He likens it to a journey where one meanders aimlessly, accomplishing nothing along the way, only to face a sudden and dreadful conclusion. Such a lifestyle leads to physical and literal ruin. He also draws a parallel to a life suddenly plundered by an armed assailant, leaving one with nothing. In a similar manner, a life of idleness ultimately leaves you empty-handed as time slips away.     
 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Yes, WORK is a four-letter word. Nevertheless, it is a word that we need in our life. The Bible declares that if a man will not work, he, in turn, should not eat. It does not say that work should be our entire life, but it should be a part of it. God will supply our needs; however, He often does it through a job.

What are your thoughts on the balance of WORK & REST?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: MARCH 6, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
    Deuteronomy 4 – Deuteronomy 6
    Proverbs 6:9 – 11

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
   Numbers 16-18
   Mark 10:1-31