DAILY MANNA
TUESDAY 17TH MARCH, 2020
JESUS’ LESSONS ON MULTITASKING
TEXT:MATTHEW 9:14-26
KEY VERSE: “While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live” (MATTHEW 9:18).
These days, employers of labour say only those who can multitask are fit for employment. Interview panelists would not entertain one-track professionals, even if they are geniuses in their field. They must effectively combine a lot of other functions while performing in their specialised area. Our generation of entrepreneurs argue that this brand of office work does not just increase productivity; it also saves money for diversification and more investment in the business.
Let them learn from Jesus Christ, Who multitasked on behalf of humanity for eternal consequences. As He calls the Pharisees to order on the weighty issues of not mixing up fasting in the old dispensation with the new way He brought, a synagogue ruler comes to Him and requests that He come and heal His dying daughter. Our compassionate Healer obliges. On the way, a woman with issue of blood for twelve years touched the helm of His garment and was made whole.
The story does not end there. At the home of the synagogue ruler, they "laughed him to scorn" for saying, "the maid is not dead, but sleepeth". But that did not deter Jesus from giving life to the lifeless maid.
We must learn from the spiritual multitasking principles of our Lord and apply them creatively in our evangelism work for the expansion of the kingdom. He would not shy from demands meant to bring forth the glory of God; nor would He procrastinate for the sake of self-convenience when there was work to do for the Father. He was always approachable. Our Lord had a balanced view about multitasking. Unlike the exploitative one of the world which benefits the greedy, His advances the kingdom of God, brings salvation, joy and hope to the lost.THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Be business-minded in work for Jesus.
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