Author: steps2successwithspiritualsolutions

I can recall speaking to a co-worker who was a Human Resources Specialist in her previous life. I asked, “What is the most important consideration when interviewing applicants for the position?” And her answer really surprised me. She stated, “Are they teachable? Yes, their credentials matter, but we are looking for someone that we can mold to be highly effective in our business culture.

After reading the following Devotional this morning, self-reflection was necessary. Am I teachable?

An excerpt from the Devotional book—His Healing Love by D. Winn

God has many things to teach us–about Himself, His plans for us, His paths of blessing.  Since truth is the means God uses to draw us back to Him, our response to that truth becomes an extremely vital issue.  What is more, God intends to keep on telling us the wonders of His character, of the plan of salvation, and of the mysteries of nature, throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.  What better preparation for heaven than to become the kind of person right now who will eagerly be open to the Divine Teacher?


Furthermore, when God knows that it is time to work on the next “round” of character development, He will find the task either easy or difficult (or even impossible), depending on whether He finds us to be teachable.  Those who, like Isaiah, can say, “I was not rebellious,” will find growth into His likeness to be both rapid and accurate.


But teachableness is not something one simply chooses to wear, like a grin.  It isn’t a matter of one’s casually saying, “I think that today I shall become teachable.”  To be teachable means to trust the Teacher!  It means trusting that he will not lead us into a life of drudgery.  It means experimenting in our lives with what He has taught us, seeing that it is very good, and returning for more.  It means knowing Him! D. Winn

Prayer: God, we often do not understand the trials we must endure to become teachable. We ask You for the forgiveness of a stubborn heart. Our desire is to have a responsive spirit to Your Holy Word and the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20).

Lost souls and unbelievers are not found in the church. We have been given work to do—“The Great Commission” by Jesus Christ. Hearing “Well done” from Jesus is not based on attending weekly church services or giving tithe and offerings monetary contributions. Yes, we do these things because we love and obey God’s commands. Yet many fail to follow Jesus’ command to go and witness.

With advanced technology, we can utilize social media to reach thousands in distress who need to know there is a loving Savior who gave His life so they can be free from sin. We are to “Go” and make disciples. Jesus’ command to witness is not an option. Using our social media and the Divine Intervention of the Holy Spirit can reach thousands of spiritual distress.

Make the decision to devote your life to the things that matter. Strive to live for the glory of God. Always seek to have a deeper relationship with God. We were created to worship God in Spirit and in truth. And to tell everyone about our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, who is soon to return.

Human Effort plus Divine Intervention equals Victory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Years ago, I negotiated a higher salary for a temporary position that I obtained through a Hiring Agency. The assignment lasted for 16 weeks. For some unknown reason, I checked the paystub of my final check, and much to my surprise, there was a $2 per hour difference in the salary paid for the assignment.

I contacted the Human Resources liaison, who asked, “You never checked your payroll stub.” My answer was, “No, I had a written contract. Why was it necessary for me to check my stub?” I received a check for the deficit in an overnight express envelope the next day.

As I reflect on this story, I realize that as human beings we put too much trust in people, employers, investment companies, businesses, and banks. In fact, many individuals feel intimidated to obtain second opinions regarding their health or medical diagnosis.

Surprisingly in 2022, scams are still being orchestrated with the highest level of expertise. Many victims receive a phone call from a person representing an alleged governmental agency or bank who says they owe money or suspicious charges were charged to the debit or credit card. And trusting the confident voice, they readily give their confidential financial identifiers to a stranger.

Still, the greatest deception is a never-ending scheme perpetrated in the spiritual realm. Satan has convinced us to rely on ourselves. Yes, we trust our judgment based on prior experience or desires of the heart.

The irony is that we place too much trust in ourselves, other people, and institutions, but we have little to no faith in God. If you believe in God and did not pray for direction and God’s will to be done, or wait for His answer, unfortunately, your plans will not come to fruition the way you think.

I can recall a story from a former pastor who had his own investment business. He told the congregation that he prayed about making an investment and received the answer of “No” from God. But the financial returns were too great to pass on this opportunity. Within days he lost $250,000.

The unequally yoked relationship, the start of a business, financial investment, the relocation for a new job, or the purchase of a new vehicle or house, if God has not given His blessings upon our desires, we will place ourselves in a lose-lose predicament.

The consequences of Disobedience always place us in spiritual bankruptcy. Not trusting in God is guaranteed to end in failure. “Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.”(Proverbs 13:15).

The Solution: Always Pray and wait for God’s answer!

Prayer: God, we ask for your direction and blessings upon our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.