Avodah

Just a single word today…. Avodah.

Avo...what? Avodah is a Hebrew word that occurs regularly in Scripture. It is at the foundation of all that it is to serve and praise our God. The word is translated as worship, and its other meaning is work.

Work and worship—could they be the same thing? Your wo...

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Ask

In Luke 18:40–41, it says, “Jesus stopped ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’”

You are in a position of authority, and even if you are accessible, many will be intimidated by your position.

If you ask, “What can I do for yo...

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Instruction

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalms 32:8)

It is almost mind boggling to try and understand why an infinite and almighty God would want to commune with His creation. He does so not as an odd event but on an ongoing basis...

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Kept

“Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.” (Acts 16:6)

If you have now surrendered or committed your business to God, He will arrange circumstances.

Look for coincidences in y...

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Guide

 

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” (John 16:13)

To be effective in our businesses, we need to hear from God. If we are surrendered to Him and re...

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Encourage

 

“So, the craftsman encourages the smelter, and he who smooths metal with the hammer encourages him who beats the anvil.” (Isaiah 41:7 NASB)

Are you brutal and over demanding of those who supply you goods and services? Isn’t it a good business practice to extract the last possible cent from those...

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