Sunday, 13^th September, 2026

Bible Reading: Daniel 3: 16–18

Memory Verse: We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 (NIV)

A businessman once shared how he pitched his business against God.

He recounted an experience from the time he managed a company, where a conflict arose between workplace expectations and an employee’s religious commitment.

According to him, he had employed a staff member who was a devoted member of a Church. The employee maintained a consistent routine of leaving work every day at 6 p.m. to attend church services. While this practice was important to the worker, it frequently clashed with the demands of the business, especially during periods when supplies needed urgent attention.

He admitted that the situation became increasingly frustrating for him. Eventually, his dissatisfaction reached a breaking point, prompting him to confront the employee with a strict ultimatum. He demanded that the worker either stop attending church services during work hours or face termination.

Rather than compromise his religious beliefs, the employee chose to resign. He then proceeded to dismiss him.

Not long after this incident, his business began to decline and ultimately collapsed.

Reflecting on the sequence of events, he expressed a sense of remorse, stating that he now believes his actions contributed to the downfall of the company. He explained that, in hindsight, he viewed his ultimatum as a challenge to the employee’s faith and, by extension, a challenge to God.

Lessons

1. There is time for everything under the sun. Never allow your business stop your employees from serving God dutifully.

2. When the devil wants to destroy you or your business, he will separate you from the relationship that powers your life or business.

3. There are people you employ that bring ‘bad feet’ into your company, and there are other people you employ that bring blessings to same. Sacking the latter for whatsoever reason is like taking the ark of covenant away from your company. Be discerning.

Quote: Your business is established to promote God’s kingdom and not to demote it.

Prophetic Decree: Receive wisdom for workplace vs. life balance, in Jesus name.

Prayer Focus

1. Lord, I am sorry in any way I have caused men to choose between you and me, in Jesus name.

2. I refuse to turn the hearts of men away from God, in Jesus name.

3. My business shall promote the kingdom of God on earth, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, help me see my business as an expression of your glory, in Jesus name.

5. Through my business many shall be converted to Christ, in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Daniel 1-3