A Time is Set
Nehemiah 2:6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
It strikes me that Nehemiah is not free …he is on assignment for a period, to return to the king. He is an ambassador, a pilgrim, an apostle …he will return to give an account. He is a steward of an assignment that he has set. There is an extent to which God empowers us to draw up plans and set the boundaries even as He has inspired our thoughts in the place of prayer. It is good for Christians to remember that they are pilgrims … no matter the business venture. A pilgrim is like an ambassador … a stranger in a different land…like an apostle, sent to do what God wants. We all will return before Him and I pray He will tell me “ well done…”
Do you pause to think that there is a day when you will return to give an account to God …this will change your attitude and will influence your methods …how will you go back and tell God – you pushed, schemed and cheated. How will you tell Him you fought in court and exploited the weak … How will you explain all the unjust gains and taxes you did not pay. There is a day for returning to God. But there is also a time set …we are to be diligent as time is not elastic but set. It means what must be done today must be done today and not tomorrow. Procrastination and delay can be an evil force… an ungodly deception that robs you of destined accomplishment in the set time.
Verses for further meditation
Matthew 25:14-28; Matthew 18:23
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Leaders create systems for accountability for themselves and for others. Accountability protects.
Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, show me what I must do today and give me grace to move without delay. Expose and scatter all satanic resistance slowing me down. Amen
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