Be Consistent: Devotion for Monday May 4, 2020

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Monday May 4, 2020

Topic: Be Consistent                                

Text: 2 Timothy 4:1 – 8                               

Consistency is one of the bedrocks for excellence. Before you can make your mark that will bring you to the podium for recognition, you would have shown a great deal of consistency in your career.

Today, ‘My Daily Covenant with God’ is gaining popularity because I refused to be discouraged by what people say or do. I have weathered the storm in the past years and refused to give up. These are some of the lessons I learnt from our mentor, Robin Sharma in his book, ‘A Leader who had no title.’ How determined are you to make it to the podium in your career? It demands consistency. Are you already washing your net? Don’t give up. A little more effort will make all the difference in your career in Jesus name.

In our text, Paul was telling Timothy that his call demands consistency in preaching and teaching of the word of God; being ready in season and out of season to preach, teach, discipline, etc., (2 Timothy 4:2). This is the only way he can make his mark as a pastor.

This call to be consistent is not only in the Christian ministerial work. Such consistency is needed in all the careers of life. Before you be known in your career, you would have shown more commitment, zeal, dedication, passion, enthusiasm, etc., more than others you work with.

How passionate, committed and enthusiastic are you in your work as a minister of the gospel; as a Christian, as a teacher, trader, artisan, civil/public servant, etc.? Be consistent because that will bring you to the peak of your career in Jesus name.

Food for Thought: How consistent are you in your Christianity and career?

Memory verse: 2 Timothy 4:2

Prayer: Help me O Lord, to be consistent in my Christian race and career so I will make it to the podium at last in Jesus name.

Anointed For Excellence

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Thursday February 23, 2017           

Topic: Anointed For Excellence

Text: Romans 12:6 – 13            

Paul listed in Romans 12: 6 – 8, some gifts and how best to use them. How many did he mention there? When you look at the list, is it possible for only one person to possess all these gifts? No! A prophet is often bold and articulate while servers (those in ministry) are faithful and loyal.

A teacher is a clear thinker and encouragers know how to motivate others to do well in their chosen career and in the worship of God. Those who are known givers are generous and trusting. Leaders are good organizers and managers of people and their talents. People with kind heart are caring people who are happy to give their time to others. Now you see that it is not possible for one to have all these gifts.

What matters most is the ability to identify your own gifts and ask how you can use them to build up God’s family. Note that this list is incomplete. No matter your gift, you cannot do the work of the church alone. However, you should understand that God who gave you just one or more of these gifts have anointed you to excel therein.

We should try as much as possible to be thankful for people whose gifts are completely different from yours. Let your strengths balance their weaknesses, and be grateful that their abilities make up for your deficiencies. God requires us to build the His church together.

Food for Thought: 1 Peter 4:10 – 11

Memory verse: 1 Peter 4:10

Prayer: God, help me to use my gifts well to excel and glorify you. Grant that I will be thankful for other people’s gifts and to complement them. Amen.