Diligence
Diligence means HARD WORK, intelligently directed. We see diligence as ‘leaving no stone unturned.’ It has to do with paying attention to details. It is a constant application of effort. Joseph applied himself to diligence and got promoted. (Proverbs 22:29) We can never get into destiny by being lazy. Once again we see David being consciously leaving the father’s few sheep with a caretaker and Joseph went on to look for his brothers when they moved from where they were to be found. Those extra efforts show diligence and loyal dedication to the service of one in authority over them (their father in each case)
One of the things that militates against diligence is false expectation; most times we ask, “Why is God allowing this to happen to me?” He is not, but He is checking your response. James 1:2 says “Count it all joy when you fall into trials and temptations…..” Disappointment causes us not to be diligent and by allowing disappointment in our lives, we postpone our destiny. God’s anointing will come upon us if we rise up to hard-work, with a right heart. For example, Jesus was anointed for service, which is not a lazy man’s work (Luke 4:18) he would work all day and pray all night.
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