The Hand of the Diligent

January 5, 2007

The Hand of the Diligent

Proverbs 12:24 “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”

Today, I just wanted to share a brief word of confirmation: the things you’ve been diligent over will manifest themselves, and the prayers you’ve prayed diligently will be answered. Don’t faint and don’t give up. Continue to trust God because there is no one better qualified to trust.

Proverbs 12:24 tells us, “the hand of the diligent shall bear rule.” In the season you are entering, you will see the blessing on the diligent hand. You will see the fruit of your labor. Surely at times when you were diligent, faithful, and unwavering, it seemed as though you were moving backwards and losing ground. However, God was working on your behalf in places you could not see. He was and still is preparing for you to “turn the corner”and receive the things you were believing Him for.

So now as you are turning the corner, get ready to receive. Get ready to move from doubt to shout. Get ready to move from tearful to cheerful. Get ready to move from “struggling with stuff”to “more than enough.” Stay faithful, stay fervent, and stay focused on the task at hand. You’ve been proving yourself faithful to God, and now your reward is upon you. Just remain diligent, and you will see the blessing bestowed upon the hand of the diligent.