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January 10, 2023

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Jeremiah 17:5 (KJV): “Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD…(v. 7) Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.”

COMMENTARY: Throughout human history, the Lord has wanted His people to trust Him completely. In this passage, He promises to bless those who trust in Him. But, alas, human history is full of people who claim to know God and love Him, but who do not trust Him in practical, everyday reality. As a result, they trust in man and suffer the consequences.

APPLICATION: Every business has a customer base of some kind. Some businesses have a small number of customers, others have thousands or millions of customers. Many businesses have key customers who represent a large percentage of revenues.

During an economic downturn, customer upheaval usually increases. You will experience some erosion in your customer base. A key question when you lose customers is, who are you trusting in? Sometimes, you can be so eager to serve and keep customers that you turn them into idols and worship them. When you lose them, you are crushed, heartbroken, discouraged, dismayed and depressed.

While Christians should excel in customer service, the reality is that customers will come and go. Through the ups and downs, you should always trust in God. He knows what He is doing. Today’s discouragement can lead to spiritual growth and God’s resurrection power in ways you never anticipated.

Joyfully yours,

Drew

For Further Exploration

For further exploration about Galatians 5:1 (KJV)，read Living in Christ (Galatians 5–6) from the Theology of Work Bible Commentary.

Business Wisdom from Trees: The Evergreen Tree

January 9, 2023

Devotions/Partners

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Psalm 1:1-3 (KJV): “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

COMMENTARY: In the fall,deciduous trees lose their leaves and turn into seemingly lifeless gray skeletons. As winter arrives, temperatures drop, and cold winds blow, ice and snow transform the landscape until spring starts to bloom.

During the starkness of winter, the evergreen trees become more prominent and noticeable. Even during the most severe storms, these rugged evergreens show off their greenness in an otherwise bland white-and-gray environment.

APPLICATION: In this passage of Scripture, the Lord promises that if you maintain a close, intimate, daily relationship with Him and walk in His ways, He will make you a spiritual evergreen tree in the forest of humanity. Your leaf shall not wither. No matter what your season in life, youth or old age, poor or wealthy times, sickness or health, freezing cold or scorching heat, calm air or storms, through it all, the Holy Spirit will give you a spiritual abundance and strength that will inspire and encourage those around you.

No matter what your season in life is today, be faithful to the Lord. If you are going through difficult times, trust Him. Obey this Scripture. Continue to drink from the living waters. Difficult times are when others will marvel at your supernatural ability to be an evergreen tree, and ask about the hope that lies within.

Joyfully yours,

Drew

For Further Exploration

For further exploration about Luke 11:52 (KJV)，read Luke and Work from the Theology of Work Bible Commentary.

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