Thursday, 13^th April 2023

Bible Reading: Job 8:7, Isaiah 60:22

Memory Verse: Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house. Proverbs 24:27 (AMP)

Sean Buranahiran once told a famous story of a great war horse who awaited his rightful owner. One day, a farmer found the horse and asked, “Would you like to be my horse?”. The horse shook his head and said, “I am a war horse, how can I be reduced to doing such hard labour?” And the farmer went on his way. Then a merchant came and asked, “Would you like to be my horse?” The horse shook his head and said, “I’m a war horse, how can I be reduced to just delivering goods?” And the merchant went on his way.

Then, a soldier of low rank came and asked, would you like to be my horse? The horse shook his head and said, “I am a great war horse, suitable only for an Emperor, how can I be reduced to participating in such petty battles?” Then, one day a mighty Emperor appeared and said, “You’re the horse I have been looking for all my life! Are you familiar with the lands of our country?”. The war horse replied, “No”. Well, do you have any experience in battle? The horse replied, no. Then, the Emperor said, “What use will I have of you? You don’t know the lands of our country and you have no experience in battle. How can I trust you with my life?” The horse replied, “I am strong and I can run fast!” So, the Emperor tested the horse and had  run across a vast field. On his way back, the horse grew tired and the Emperor left before the horse could even reach him.

If the horse had been willing to work with the farmer, he would have built up enough strength to run across a vast field. If the horse had been willing to deliver goods for the merchant, he would have known the lands of the country. And if the horse had been less prideful and went with the low rank solider, he would have had some experience in battle. The war horse had an opportunity but wasn’t prepared. So, whatever opportunities you have now, even though they may not seem like they are aligned with your ultimate goal, there is always something you can learn that may be of use in the future. So, don’t let your pride get in the way of experience and knowledge.

Quote: Luck is when opportunity meets preparation – Roman Philosopher Seneca.

Prophetic Decree: May opportunity meet preparation in your life, in Jesus name.

Prayer Focus

1. Thank you Lord for an awesome privilege to be trained by You.

2. I receive grace to follow through the season of my training, in Jesus name.

3. O Lord, please help me to maximize the moment, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, please help me to follow you dutifully even if I don’t totally understand your ways, in Jesus name.

5. I receive grace to release myself fully unto the Lord, in Jesus name.

6. I reject the spirit of pride and arrogance, in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 18-20; Psalm 11, 59