![]() ![]() Until you find employment, look to Him as your employer. The basic message here is, even if you are temporarily without an earthly employer, God still blesses the principle of hard work. finding ways to answer my prayers and meet our needs. Over the years, I’ve seen the Lord do similar kinds of things over and over. Some might call this a just lucky break, but these “divine coincidences” are often the way God works. And whad’ya know, at the end of those weeks, I received an unexpected check from our insurance company, a significant refund for premiums I overpaid in the past! PTL! The amount was just enough to pay our bills. ![]() but as an expression of my faith in God, for Him to meet my needs. I did this, not expecting anything back from the church. dug ditches, cleaned up the grounds, did chores and odd jobs. I went down to the church and did whatever they needed done. When I was out of a job for a time years ago, the Lord put it on my heart to give my available time to Him, as though He was my employer. How joyful and prosperous you will be!” (Psalms 128:1-2 NLT).īut how can God’s work ethics be honored if you don’t have a job? While you are praying and seeking employment, give yourself to volunteering at the church, or performing acts of kindness, or giving assistance to the needy. “How joyful are those who fear the Lord - all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. The Lord blesses strong work ethics, and will bless the fruit of our labors so we can provide for our family. The Lord expects all able-bodied persons to work (2 Thessalonians 3:10), and expects us to perform our tasks with diligence and excellence “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). (2) Work diligently – Even though the Lord promises to meet your needs, this doesn’t mean that He exempts us from toil or labor. As David stated in his psalm, “I have been young, and now am old Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread” (Psalms 37:25). and when they pray and ask God for His help, He will assuredly respond and bless them. Such followers of the Lord will often see added provisions and blessings to their life even before they ask. ![]() And if they make mistakes, they repent of their sins, get back up and continue walking with the Lord. This kind of person makes Jesus the Lord (boss) of their life, with the objective of honoring Him in everything they do or say. to seek after His spiritual values, to reach toward a lifestyle of obedience and faithfulness to those things that please Him. To “seek first His kingdom and righteousness,” means to make it our highest goal to pursue a relationship with God. Jesus explained that those who put their faith in God, and who will look to Him and His values as their highest priorities, the Lord will make sure that their needs are “added” to their life. When followers of Christ have needs, they don’t have to share the same sense of worry or despair as the unbelieving world. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:31-33). ![]() For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. From His sermon on the mount, He said, “ Therefore do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For after all these things the Gentiles seek. (1) Seek Him First – Jesus gave a very simple explanation of how to obtain God’s help in meeting your needs. To obtain God’s help in meeting your financial and material needs, here are five principles to apply: He promises to provide these and add many other blessings, if you will pray and ask Him “as you also” follow Him with your life. God cares about your daily necessities of life. ![]()
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