Wednesday July 5
Bible Reading: Gen. 24: 29 - 41
Topic: Keep Your Eyes On The Goal
Abraham's servant left his
Master's presence with a clear-cut vision of the very purpose of his mission.
Having locate Rebekah whom
he strongly believed was God's choice for Isaac, many in his shoes would likely
have begun to enjoy and to party; but this man understood that his mission in
that land was not yet fully accomplished .
Therefore at Rebekah's
family house, despite the very warm reception accorded him by her relatives,
still would not rest on his oars.
Coming from a very long
journey, he should be famished by now but he insisted that he would "not
eat until I have told my business."
The significant lesson
here is that one of the concrete ways to accomplishing our life's mission is to
have a clear vision of where we are going; keep that goal always before you and
be careful not to be distracted by the many side attractions which may rear
their heads along the line.
Jesus taught the same
truth in Matt. 6: 33 (cf. Gal. 1: 1 - 5)
As we endeavour to align
ourselves with the eternal principle, fulfilling the purpose of God for our
lives should be less complicated.
Prayer
Father help me to set my
priorities right so that I may not derail from the path You have set before me,
Amen.
Memory Verse Gen. 24: 33
"And there was set
meat before him (Abraham's servant) to eat; but he said I will not eat until I
have told mine errand. And he (Rebekah's brother - Laban) said Speak on."
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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