From the Word:  ”Who is worthy” (from Matthew 10:1-15)
”Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support.  And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city.”  (Matthew 10:9-11 NASB)

The word ‘worthy’ is used here to describe two groups of people; the first refers to Your disciples whom You are sending out; the second group is the people they will be meeeting as they go into a city.  Both worth considering today, Lord, but one thing at a time - the first being the question as to my own work.  Am I working so as to earn the descripton of ‘worthy’?  O that I may be found in that group!  What does ‘workng hard’ look like for me?  Give me wisdom, Lord, to see what it looks like so that I may pursue my responsibilities with diligence.  And not just hard work, but with good judgment. 

That is where I need Your wisdom, Lord, to work wisely so that my efforts pay off, rather than doing things that seem right to me but have little or no impact.  May I commit myself to seeking You daily in prayer for wisdom as to how to trust You with all the concerns of my life and how to fulfill my responsibilities by putting my ‘hand to the plow’.  Help me, Lord, to work hard and to work smart.  Wisdom, diligence, and faith in You for the results.  Amen. 

Please pray with us:
We finally said goodbye late last week to the last of the three of our children who have headed off to college.  Even though we still have one at home, the pace of life is a bit different now, and there are a number of changes that we are adjusting to in our schedules.  Please pray with us for wisdom as we rethink our priorities, and for a heart of obedience to do with enthusiasm what God wants us to do.  Thanks.

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