Dehydration, exhaustion and reaching the point of being mentally spent are good reasons to take a break. No matter how disciplined, focused or strong you may be, everyone needs to take the time to rest and recover. However, if this period takes longer than expected, dreams, goals and visions may be in jeopardy. This is where decisions and destinies are linked as different avenues lead to success and failure, victory and the agony of defeat.
For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies, 2 Thessalonians 3:11.
My first introduction to the term idleness came through a common expression, “the early bird gets the worm.” The point of this saying encourages individuals to be active, diligent and persistent. Those who emulate these traits are rewarded with consistent results on the way toward securing an eternal destiny. Meanwhile, the dazed, distracted and emotionally tired are proceeding toward a different destiny, void of significant accomplishments.
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor, Proverbs 12:24.
Solomon is much more blunt while discussing idleness. The analogy mentioned above suggests that your ultimate destiny is determined by the daily choices you make. Anyone who seizes the day by maximizing the opportunities that God gives you will be blessed, earning favor and financial gain. On the other side of the spectrum people will end up in some sort of blue collar job, often grueling which may feel like forced labor. Therefore, if you want to pursue high hopes in this life, make sure daily decisions are guided by a mind set on the destiny you are eager to achieve.
by Jay Mankus
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