Genesis 36:24(KJV)
And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon, his father.
From our anchored Scripture, there was a man named Anah; his father was Zibeon. While feeding his father’s asses in the desert and taking care of his father’s assignment, he is said to have found the mules. Anah was not looking for mules, but he was only after taking care of his father’s flocks. There are things we discover as we pursue the things of God. If Anah was working for his earthly father and located what he wasn’t looking for, then as we work for the Lord, there are things to discover in our lives. The reward of seeking God first is priceless. No wonder Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Commitment to God and His kingdom is vital to greatness in life. A life dedicated to God can never be devoid of the additions of desirable things.
As Christians, our prime purpose on this planet earth is to do the Will of God, serve Him alone and obey His commandments, and finish our God-given work. However, when all we are interested in is personal convenience, whether in service, worship, or giving. It shows we do not have the same vision as Christ. Our choice in life must be God-centered. Jesus, our perfect example, said in John 6:38, “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.” While on earth, Jesus was mainly preoccupied with doing His Father’s Will. John 4:34-36 says, “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.” We understand that God’s created us to do His Will in this world, and He also has wages for the reaper. Therefore, a secret of harvest in life and destiny is involvement in the Kingdom of God. There is a wage for the reaper and a reward for the harvester. Accomplishing the will of God and doing the work He created us to do blesses us as we bless others. Exodus 23:25 says, “And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water, and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.” We understand that a covenant to serve God with all our hearts, soul, and bodies is the doorway to a world of all-round happiness and fulfillment. Our service to God provokes the blessing of God in our lives. God’s blessings flow for those who serve. Serving God and the interests of His Kingdom does not only pay the best, but it pays the most; it is incapable of being matched, equaled, or rivaled.
Beloved, your service for God determines your portion with God, your prosperity from God, your progress in life, and your power with God. Serve Him with all your heart for who He is, and He will provide all these things for you. Toying with your passion for God is toying with your destiny. It is impossible to give God the first place in your life and come last in the journey of life. Enter into a covenant with God to seek and serve Him alone, and He will give you undeniable rest in every area of your life. Rest in your finances and health, rest in your job, rest from your enemies, and everything that your soul desires. He is committed to protecting the interest of all that serve Him. Like Anah, Saul, and David, always be dedicated to your Father’s work. Today, completely submit to God’s Will and be obedient to His commandments as you fulfill His mandate for your life. The harvest is ready, but there are few laborers. Quickly mount the chariot of the gospel, like Philip the evangelist, to continually preach the everlasting Good News to all. Be willing to endure patiently to see God’s Plan in your life because He wants you to grow roots to withstand until the fruit of His Promise manifest. Remember, a life centered on self is a life that will miss out on the gains in God.
O Lord, give me the grace to serve You with dedicated focus and help me to please You always in Jesus’ Name.