Sat Jun 10, 2017.
Bible reading: Colossians 3:16, Joshua 1:8.
Memory verse: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15(KJV)
A man before leaving for work, left a letter on the dining table for his wife. Chores around the house kept the woman from seeing the letter until about 12 noon. When she got to see the letter, excitement overran her sense of composure. She kissed the paper when she saw “my beautiful wife” at the top, hugged it when she saw “I love you with all my heart” at the bottom, and sniffed it when she realized it smelled of her husband’s perfume.
Out of excitement, and without even bothering to read the content of the letter, she made up her mind to cook him his favourite meal for dinner that night. She quickly rushed to the kitchen and got to work. After cooking and setting the table, she went to the wash room and took a shower, put on her night gown and dressed the bed.
Just as she was about to finish laying the bed her husband walked into the house. When she heard him come in she went out to welcome him. To her surprise, her husband was very furious when he saw her. She became very confused and asked why he wouldn’t even let her welcome him with a hug but instead have that angry look on his face.
The husband asked, “Did you read the letter I left you on the table?” The woman responded, “Oh yes I saw it. That’s why I went through all the trouble to prepare your favourite meal for you. Thank you so much honey, it was sweet of you.” She leaned in to give him a kiss but he pushed her away to her surprise.
The husband went on, “If you did, then why haven’t you done any of the things. I instructed you to do?” The man went inside and came out again quickly with an already packed suit case. He headed straight for the door and said to his wife, “See you in 7 days.” The woman stood there confused but before she could say a word, the door had slammed behind him.
Many atimes out of excitement or lack of regard for details, we leave the most important things undone, and at other times, we do this as a result of familiarity. Let’s learn to pay attention to details. When last did you study the Book of books (the Bible); not just skimming through the pages.
Quote: The Bible is God’s letter to everyone who believes.
Prophetic Word: As the hart pants after the water brooks, may your heart pant after the Word, in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus:
Holy Spirit, give me fresh appetite for your Word daily, in Jesus name.
I clear away every physical and spiritual distraction from the Word, in Jesus name.
I receive power to read and to do God’s Will, in Jesus name.