[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Preparation for your assignment (2)

READ: 1 SAMUEL 16:1-23 

MEDITATION VERSE  

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“Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a  mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person;  and the Lord is with him” (1 Samuel 16:18). 

PREPARATION OF COMPETENCE 

Your competence will also need to be sharpened. Ecclesiastes 10:10 says, “if the  ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength.  But wisdom brings success”. Every God ordained assignment requires a  particular set of competencies. Practice is the best way to sharpen a  competence. Musical competence requires diligent practice. A warrior needs to  develop fighting skills alongside courage. A preacher needs to immerse himself  in scriptures to preach from it. A gifted speaker needs to practice. Even looking  good requires effort. Often, this will demand your dedication.  

Before David began his reign as king, he had had enough practice and experience  at developing the competencies he needed: He had mastered the act of  shepherding, he had great courage and an ability to speak. When a particular  skill- ‘playing the harp’ was required in the palace, David received an unsolicited  nomination because his skills stood him out. 

Several years ago, even before I became aware of my God ordained assignment  to teach and transform lives, I began to develop a deep hunger study God’s word  and to acquire knowledge. I would sit on the floor of my bedroom and study the  bible for hours. I acquired two master’s degrees in psychology and several  certificates in various disciplines. God uses our qualifications, skills, natural  abilities, and talents. He can take all of these and strategically position you in  the place of your assignment.  

So, whatever you are doing now, work at doing it better. You just might be in a  season of preparation for your assignment. The Almighty is a God of excellence, and He requires you to be excellent at whatever He has entrusted you with.  Success is often said to be the meeting point of preparedness and opportunity.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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