MARCH 17, 2024

BECOME A WISE MANAGER

John 6:11-12
“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.”

Management refers to the ability to properly utilize and maximize resources to achieve set goals without waste or incurring losses. A wise manager utilizes what is put in his care to ensure it is sufficient for its purpose, and that in the event of excess, there is no waste.

As we see in our opening text, The Lord Jesus was a master at management. After He fed the people, He refused to allow waste.

If you must succeed, you ought to learn from Him. Learn how to manage food, money and people to ensure that there is no waste.

However, the management
of people is the least often talked about, but it is very important for your success. For example, the productivity of the people who work with you, is dependent on how well you can manage their competencies and weaknesses. This would enable you position them strategically, where they are at their best, and, ultimately aid you in the achievement of your organizational goals.

Therefore, make up your mind to become a wise manager, one who properly utilizes the resources at his disposal.

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, cause the grace to be a prudent manager of resources be released upon me now, in the name of Jesus

PRAYER FOR A NATION-SWAZILAND
The impact of HIV and AIDS cannot be overstated – it has devastated the population. Life expectancy plummeted to age 32 in 2008 and 26% of adults are HIV-positive. Sixty-one percent of all deaths could be attributed to HIV/AIDS.

Prayer for the nation:
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for an outpour of your Spirit in the nation Swaziland, so that the hearts of many may be revived in Jesus name.

Prayer for the leaders: Dear Lord, we pray that you would give the leaders of Swaziland insight into the needs of their communities and discernment to make decisions to lead their states, communities, and nation well.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father, we pray that you would help us to love one another as you have loved us in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father, we ask that you would add unto us men and women through all the channels of outreaches and ministry propagation, so that we may grow in number daily in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Hosea 11 & 12, Psalm 99 , John 19