"...
but wisdom brings success."
(Ecclesiastes
10:10 b NKJV)
Yesterday's scripture dealt with the
importance of sharpening the blade when it has been dulled, because if we
don’t, it is easy to deceive ourselves and as a consequence we are forced to
expend more effort than necessary. We focused in the devotion on the need to
regularly return to Christ so that we can keep updated. The Bible’s words from yesterday continue with the words
that constitute today's scripture. They confirm that what we talked about
yesterday is wisdom, everything else is unwise.
One of my many
pious aunts presented me with a cookbook. On the first page of the book she
had, as usual, written a scripture verse. She never gave anything away without
including a scripture verse. And the scripture she quoted in the cookbook were
the words, ‘Wisdom brings success.’
She was a very capable cook and wanted to transfer some of her considerable
knowledge to me, and she was keen that I should not cut corners off, but
perform basic cooking well.
The words from
the cookbook have followed me through life, and I am reminded of them in
everything I do, whether it’s cooking, or preparing me to teach or preach. And
if I’m ever tempted to skimp on the groundwork, preparation or research, I’m
usually reminded of these words. It is not fair to take shortcuts. Good work
results require good preparation.
Prayer
Jesus, help me today to do all my work to
the very best. Thank You for being with me and Your willingness to show me what
is wisdom in the work I have to do today.
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