Jim's Devotional - October 15th

October 15th

Ecclesiastes 10:10 tells us how important it is for believers to stay spiritually sharp, “If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.”

Naturally speaking, when we use cutting tools, it is of the utmost importance. Abraham Lincoln once said, “If I am given six hours to chop down a tree, I will spend the first four sharpening my ax.”

The same is true spiritually. We can be reactive and run to prayer and Bible study after a situation rises in our lives. Or we can be proactive and stay sharp.

Jesus is our great example—Luke 6:12, “Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray and continued all night in prayer to God.” Jesus knew he would face demons, persecution, people in need, and other “life situations.” He invested the entire night to prayer. I believe He invested the night in listening and fellowshipping with His Father—Praying.

As we invest time in fellowship, Bible reading and study, and prayer (listening) we will keep ourselves spiritually sharp.