NO FOOD FOR THE LAZY MAN
Memorise: For even when we were with you, this we
commanded you, that if any would not work, neither
should he eat. 2nd Thessalonians 3:10
2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12, Bible in one year: 2nd Kings
23:1-35, Luke 12:22-48
Laziness is not a Christian virtue in any way. Our Lord Jesus
Christ made this clear by His lifestyle of head work while
here on earth. A lifestyle of laziness is out rightly rejected in
scripture typified by today’s Bible reading. It is amazing that
some people are still expecting God to rain manna on earth!
It does not work that way anymore. After the children of
Israel had settled in the land flowing with milk and honey
and they had eaten the old corn of the land, the manna
ceased (Joshua 5:11-12). What the Lord expected of them
going forward was to cultivate the land and expect His
abundant harvest. Some people don’t know that working is a
divine attribute. They think the idea of work came as a result
of sin. This is far from the truth because God worked, and
Jesus Christ even said this in John 5:17
“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto,
and I work.”
It was reported to Paul that same so-called brethren were
not working in the early Church. Paul quickly responded to
the situation with the example of himself, because he was
hard-working. Read his testimony in Acts 20:33-34:
“I have coverted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
Yea, ye yourself know, that these hands have
ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were
with me.”
Some Christians claim that they do not work for a living
because they cannot get a job. From personal experience,
the truth of the matter is: it is the job of their dreams that
they are looking for, and because it is not forthcoming, they
stay at home or loaf around, living on other people’s sweat.
Such people should look for an alternative job, not only to
keep busy but also to earn a modest living. Proverbs 12:11
declares that:
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:
but he that followeth vain person is void of
understanding.”
Apostle Paul did not depend on any person but God for
survival. Despite his extraordinary anointing, he was a still a
tent maker (Act 18:3). I pray for someone reading this
devotional who is currently unemployed: the Lord will
provide you with a good job that will enable you to support
the work of God and bless the brethren, in Jesus’ Name.
ACTION POINT
If you are looking for a while collar job and it is not
forthcoming, prayerfully try your hands on something
else, and God will bless your effort in Jesus’ Name.
Memorise: For even when we were with you, this we
commanded you, that if any would not work, neither
should he eat. 2nd Thessalonians 3:10
2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12, Bible in one year: 2nd Kings
23:1-35, Luke 12:22-48
Laziness is not a Christian virtue in any way. Our Lord Jesus
Christ made this clear by His lifestyle of head work while
here on earth. A lifestyle of laziness is out rightly rejected in
scripture typified by today’s Bible reading. It is amazing that
some people are still expecting God to rain manna on earth!
It does not work that way anymore. After the children of
Israel had settled in the land flowing with milk and honey
and they had eaten the old corn of the land, the manna
ceased (Joshua 5:11-12). What the Lord expected of them
going forward was to cultivate the land and expect His
abundant harvest. Some people don’t know that working is a
divine attribute. They think the idea of work came as a result
of sin. This is far from the truth because God worked, and
Jesus Christ even said this in John 5:17
“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto,
and I work.”
It was reported to Paul that same so-called brethren were
not working in the early Church. Paul quickly responded to
the situation with the example of himself, because he was
hard-working. Read his testimony in Acts 20:33-34:
“I have coverted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
Yea, ye yourself know, that these hands have
ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were
with me.”
Some Christians claim that they do not work for a living
because they cannot get a job. From personal experience,
the truth of the matter is: it is the job of their dreams that
they are looking for, and because it is not forthcoming, they
stay at home or loaf around, living on other people’s sweat.
Such people should look for an alternative job, not only to
keep busy but also to earn a modest living. Proverbs 12:11
declares that:
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:
but he that followeth vain person is void of
understanding.”
Apostle Paul did not depend on any person but God for
survival. Despite his extraordinary anointing, he was a still a
tent maker (Act 18:3). I pray for someone reading this
devotional who is currently unemployed: the Lord will
provide you with a good job that will enable you to support
the work of God and bless the brethren, in Jesus’ Name.
ACTION POINT
If you are looking for a while collar job and it is not
forthcoming, prayerfully try your hands on something
else, and God will bless your effort in Jesus’ Name.
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