Two things are said about Elon: he judged Israel for ten years; and Elon, the Zebulonite, died.
Apparently, all Elon did was twiddle his thumbs because we know “in all labor there is profit.”
In his book The Normal Christian Worker, the Chinese teacher Watchman Nee listed the character qualities needed for effective Christian service. Chapter one is devoted to “Diligence.” Noting that our Lord criticized the man in his parable in Matthew 25:24-30 as being both “wicked” and “slothful,” Nee warns his readers about laziness, saying: “Look at the apostles. How diligent they were! Think of the colossal amount of work Paul accomplished in a lifetime. See him traveling from place to place, preaching the gospel wherever he goes, or reasoning intently with individuals; even when he is put in prison, he is still buying up opportunities – preaching to all who come in contact with him and writing to those from whom he has been cut off. Read what he writes to Timothy from prison: ‘Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.’ Imprisonment might restrict Paul’s outward movements, but it could not limit the effectiveness of his ministry. What spiritual wealth he ministered through his prison epistles! There was not a shred of laziness about Paul; he was always taking time by the forelock.”
Evidently Elon had no diligent spirit at all to accomplish things for God – which makes me wonder: what will people say and write about us years from now?
What to do:
✞ Be diligent in your service for God.
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