Are you XL-ing???
What if someone gifted you a brand new planet, with state of the art built-in features including lush forests, golden beaches, majestic mountains and gushing waterfalls? And what if they appointed you King and Ruler of this dream planet?
You’d feel like a KING!
That’s how Adam must have felt, when God gifted him this Universe. Can you picture Adam walking around Eden, feeling the warm sunlight on his skin for the first time, feasting his eyes on flowers of every shade and colour, biting into the juicy sweetness of a luscious fig....
And then God said, “Adam, It’s TIME TO STUDY. I need you to name the animals.” Adam had to put his Eden-explorations on hold.... and get down to the serious business of ‘STUDYING’ thousands of animals and birds (at least 2500 proto-species).
Adam: Planet Earth’s First Student
If Adam was anything like the average student today, he would have named them “Chinnu, Munnu, Rinku, Tinku,” and been finished with the job in half-an-hour..... so that he could get back to the fun and adventures of exploring Eden.
But Adam did not do this! He spent time “STUDYING” each creature, its physical characteristics, its behaviour, its special talents....
· He spent time observing the grazing patterns of the sheep, and he named the lamb ‘seh’ (which means “pushing out to graze”).
· He observed the snake weaving through the grass, patiently studying it until it let out a soft hiss. And then he named it “nachash” (which means “that which hisses”).
Adam was created to rule. And through careful study, he equipped himself to rule
It’s Easy to pray on Exam Day:
“Lord, You Created Me to be the Head and Not the Tail,”
But Have You Equipped Yourself To Be The Head?
Why did God make Adam STUDY ???
God isn’t a kill-joy! God didn’t force Adam to study an Advanced Course in Practical Zoology, just to make him suffer.
Rather, God had a SPECIAL reason for making Adam study the animals. In the process of doing his studies diligently, Adam discovered something very important.
He understood that among all the created beings, he was unique! None of
the animals could compare with him! And he came to the realisation that
none of the animals could adequately provide him with the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual companionship that he needed.
After Adam had “learnt this important lesson,” the Lord provided him with the companion he needed.
Adam Studied Diligently....... And God Took Care Of His Future.
X-cel for an XL sized Reward – Colossians 3:22-25
Just like Adam, you too have been created to rule. And just as in Adam’s case, God has a special purpose for your studies as well.
But Your Attitude To Studies Will Make All The Difference...
- Don't just do The Minimum that will get you by
- Do your Best
- Work from the heart For your Real Master, for God,
- Be confident that You'll Get Paid In Full when you come into your inheritance
- Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you're Serving is Christ.
- The sullen servant who does shoddy work Will Be Held Responsible
- Being a follower of Jesus Doesn't Cover Up Bad Work.
(Col.3:22-25 – The Message)
What you SOW, that you REAP
Sow Sparingly Reap Small Rewards
Sow X-cellence Reap XL- rewards
By Deepika Samuel