“Becoming A Good Workman”
Sunday, May 19, 2024Key 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).
Text — 2 Timothy 2:15-18
Message
The secret of a successful workman lies in the famous quote of former American President Abraham Lincoln, “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six hours sharpening my axe.” There are a lot of youths in this generation who don’t study hard enough to ensure success in their areas of endeavours. Be different. Stand out as a smart hardworking youth and you will achieve a resounding success in life.
As a Christian youth, apply yourself to learning in school. Also, have a mentor in your chosen career line or a good role model. Peter and the other disciples learned at the feet of Jesus. Paul studied law through Gamaliel, and many contemporary ministers of God learned from older ministers. Friend, study hard in order to lay a sound foundation for your career and effective service for the Lord. Read today’s memory verse again and learn from Paul’s counsel to Timothy. Many youths are deceived into errors because they don’t have sound knowledge of the scriptures. Don’t be a victim.
Quote
Apply yourself to learning
Challenge
Study the scriptures.
Prayer for today
Oh God, help me to be a good workman, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
