September 9, 2026

The Blessing of Labour I
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:28
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labour, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.
Memory verse: Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. Genesis 2:15 (NKJV)
Message
After God had finished the work of creation, one of His very first acts was to command Adam to labour with his hands. Notice that Adam was commanded to work before sin entered the world. This tells us that to work is part of God's purpose for man. In fact, even God works for Genesis 2:3b says 'He rested from all His work which God had created and made'. Being idle is therefore ungodly and unscriptural as it exposes believers to various temptations like stealing and gossiping. Another thing we learn from Adam is that there is no such thing as a secular job, as Adam was a gardener. Just as God used to visit Adam at his work place, the garden of Eden, God can also visit and bless His children at their work place today. As God blesses His children in their work place, He also provides them with something to give to the needy.
Prayer: Father God, bless me and visit me in my place of work today, in Jesus' name
Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 128-130