As soon as Mr. Yawson's alarm clock struck at
4:00am, he flicked his eyes open, gave out a loud yawn and swung to his feet. He
quickly scurried to the washroom to wash down and prepare for work. He knew he
has a tall to-do list and attend countless meetings to seal a business deal. There
he heard a voice that sent a shiver into his spine and he froze at once.
"My son, I
love you so much but you don't return my love. It's always about you, your
work, workers, customers and you. I kept you alive this morning, gave you good
health & strength but no appreciation and simple thank you for me. You don’t
have time to talk to me all because you claim you are always busy. Ironically, you
make time to call your customers & thank them but you at times forget to
thank me for giving you the life and strength to make all those monies that
have preoccupied you.
“You don't even have
time for your family. Putting money on the table for your family is not a sign
of a good and a responsible father. Your money cannot build their strong
spiritual relationship with me. Your money cannot buy them personal salvation. It
all depends on you. You have to introduce them to true worship and teach them
how live a godly life.
“Sadly, you only
talk to me when in need. Oh my son, what kind of relationship is this that you
only talk to your father when you are only in need? The big amounts of money
you give in church only assists my work but I’m not impressed. Money cannot
restitute the quality time I want to share with you”.
At this moment, Mr. Yawson broke down in tears
when he realized how busy schedules had caused him to neglect his God and his
family. He slowly went on bended knees as tears welled up in his eyes and
glittered. The voice continued to speak.
“I deliberately
blessed you to be a blessing to the church, your family and many people. Unfortunately,
you don’t even have time to attend church and spend quality time with your
family. My son, I just wanted to test you with this little opportunity but you
have proved to me that a bigger opportunity will sweep your feet away from my
house.
“I am always
watching my children. Their attitudes towards me in times of abundance will
determine what I’ll do next in their lives. My son, if only you will know my
purpose for your life, then you won’t be chasing after the gifts of this world
and neglect the giver of the gifts.
“If only you
will have time for me and my work and your family, then you can go far in life”,
the voice ended.
Mr. Yawson could not utter any word. He fell
prostrate on the floor in the washroom as he prayed for forgiveness. As a sign
of repentance, he called his entire household and led morning devotion for the
first time. His words of exhortation were the exact words the voice told him. That
marked the beginning of daily devotion life in the family of the Yawsons.
My friends, God is not interested in our
offerings if we cannot first offer our time and bodies to Him for His work and
purpose. How will you feel if your life partner, boyfriend or girlfriend only
talks to you when that person needs money or something? That’s how God feels
about us when we neglect Him. It’s time to stop chasing material things and
have time for God as well.
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