Topic: DIVINE WISDOM FOR NATIONAL GROWTH AND EXPANSION – Church of God Mission International – Above Only Daily Devotional 3 October  2023

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ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL

BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA

TUESDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 2023

DIVINE WISDOM FOR NATIONAL GROWTH AND EXPANSION

Exodus 18:17-22a (LB)

“It’s not right!” his father-in-law exclaimed. “You’re going to wear yourself out…Moses, this job is too heavy a burden for you to try to handle all by yourself.…let me give you a word of advice, and God will bless you: …“Find some capable, godly, honest men who hate bribes, and appoint them as judges, … Let these men be responsible to serve the people with justice at all times.

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God wants to enlarge our influence and capacity as a nation (Isa.54:2-3), but many times, this expansion is limited by the ignorance of certain people in positions of authority, or their unwillingness to apply the right counsel and wisdom.

Just like we see in our text above, zeal, passion and effort are not enough for effective leadership and impact. Zeal, passion and effort must be backed up with the right wisdom for leadership to produce the necessary growth and impact. This is why many people are struggling but have little or no results. Ecclesiastes 10:10 (AMPC) says, “If the ax is dull and the man does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps him to succeed.” The Message Bible says “Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work; use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.”

As God used Jethro to give Moses the right wisdom to enhance his leadership, God will send people to give our leaders the right wisdom that will enhance their effectiveness and lead to the growth and expansion of our nation. Our leaders will also be willing to get and apply wisdom in their lives and endeavors. By God’s wisdom our leaders will not be discouraged, frustrated or distracted, (Acts 6:1-7).

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we ask that you flood the hearts of our leaders with great wisdom that will enhance their effectiveness

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