Higher Everyday for Saturday, September 27, 2014

TITLE : WHAT IS YOUR?

TEXT: And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near … (1Kings 18:36)

The ultimate purpose of your education today is to prepare you for a career or profession. A profession is a vocation based on specialised education or training. A professional is an individual who received such training. There are many advantages in pursuing a professional career. You will have your skill developed; you can be self-reliant, have opportunity for professional development and membership to professional bodies. To become a professional tomorrow, you need to work hard today. In a couple of years, a prefix will be added to your name for life. Elijah was identified by his profession, career and calling. He was called a prophet because he did the work of a prophet. The Bible often identifies men by their profession. You know about John the Baptist, Paul the Apostle, Zenas the Lawyer, Simon the Tanner and Alexander the Coppersmith? Even Jesus Christ was once identified as The Carpenter (Mark 6:3). Paul says “If any would not work, neither should he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10).

• Challenge: You will be identified by your profession
• Prayer:Lord, help me to be diligent in my studies.
• Further Reading: Acts 18:1-3
• Quotation:Work hard today