Taken it to another level

This is the 45th letter: Text for the day: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Our Theme for the day: Taken it to another level

Peter loved working with his hands and his father knew it, as he grew older his father would say to him it’s time to take it to another level. He worked at many jobs using his hands, through his twenties and thirties very few people worked like peter and he never complained because he loved it. By the time he was in his forty’s he had his own farm, plenty animals and still found time during the evening to do something with his hands. Six days a week you could see him doing something with his hands right up unto his sickness at eighty five years. Peter passed away one year later with one thing on his mind I must take it to another level. God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man named Adam, whom He had formed. Adam would learn lessons of life by working in his new garden home by working with his hands. To Adam and Eve was committed the care of the garden, "to dress it and to keep it." Genesis 2:15. Though rich in all that the Owner of the universe could supply, they were not to be idle. Useful occupation was appointed them as a blessing, to strengthen the body, to expand the mind, and to develop the character. (Ed 21.2)

As it was in the days of Adam it still is today, useful physical labor is a part of the gospel. Speaking of Paul, the great apostle and educator to the Gentiles, he learned the trade of a tent-maker. But many to this day ask, why did Paul thus connect mechanical labor with the preaching of the gospel? Is not the laborer of the gospel worthy of his hire? Why did he not labor all the time in preaching and teaching? One, by working with his hands he longed to be an example in diligence and thoroughness. And two Paul’s testimony was, he was diligent in business, fervent in spirit, and serving the Lord. This was a testimony to the value of the truth he presented. By laboring with his hands Paul was preaching the word. Thus he set an example which spoke against the sentiment then gaining influence, that the preaching of the gospel excused the minister from mechanical and physical labor.

Paul knew that there were many that loved ease and indulgence much better than useful labor. He knew that if ministers neglected physical work, they would become enfeebled. He desired to teach young ministers that by working with their hands, they would become sturdy; and their muscles and sinews would be strengthened to give proper service. Today if you work at an office and sit all day, it's time to get up and put some manual labor into your day. And if you are a person that serves your community by preaching, or teaching, it's time to get outside and put some manual labor into your day. It is time to take the call to service to another level. For as the people see you laboring with your hands and sharing the gospel, you will be gaining a greater influence in the community. And then Jesus will come.

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Our Prayer for today:
Please join us as we pray for those who are not afraid to try new ways of sharing the gospel.

Remember; you’re the only Jesus some will ever see.

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