God bless!

       I'm sure many of us will not go crazy about today's devotional because there are few people who enjoy working but, it is part of who we are. Why do I say that? Well if you read the verse of today you will notice how from the beginning after the transgression of Adam and Eve there were certain consequences that were birthed due to their walk. One of those consequences was taking on the responsibility of provision (in the physical), yes we all know Jehovah is our Jireh but Jehovah is not an enabler of laziness. Adam was instructed to work for his provision. God didn't do this to punish Humanity, quite the opposite, God realized it was necessary for man to work for his provision so that he would appreciate the outcome. How do I know? Would Adam and Eve eat from the tree they ate from if they would have appreciated the work that it took to lift up all the other trees in that garden? As they say: easy come, easy go. If you don't sweat you just don't seem to love it truly. Today I encourage you to change your perspective on work, is it easy? No, but that is the reality of life and we have to realize it refines our appreciation of what we have.

Appreciating my work...

Pastor Joell A. Perez

In the sweat of your face shall you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19 AMP)