GENESIS 47:3. “And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, ‘What is your occupation?’ And they said unto Pharaoh, ‘Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.’” OCCUPATION. From deep within the center of my being comes the occupation of my spirit; The Spirit of God bears witness there and even now reveals and convicts. We find communion on common ground as He guides me in my worship – He brings to mind the hidden truths that promote sweet fellowship.
My mind is often occupied on things from God’s Word I have read. There is danger there if I am not careful for my mind can be misled. It wanders easily unless I deliberately control what I allow me to think It responds to things I hear and see and is attacked fast as my eye can blink.
Though a body is only flesh and bone and the parts to protect me inside It can quickly get too occupied with trivial things leaving the important things to slide. The occupation of spirit and mind, controls what the body can do – It is incumbent on me to control those two that through the body show.
All around me daily social relationships are there to claim my sole occupation. By deliberate choices I must limit my attachments or it will achieve domination. It is easy to know but hard to do what is right and acceptable to God – So, my commitment to this occupation has to be guided by studying His Word.
The occupation of my soul, the total “me” who dwells in this body of flesh – Is directed by the other parts under the Spirit’s control who knows what for me is best. Lest I take anything for granted I must feed my soul on the bread which is from above – Then my occupation, the daily living of my life, will be governed by God’s divine love.
The senses of my body, the emotions of my soul, the actions that from them are seen – Come from the inner occupation of my spirit and mind that enable them to govern All the contacts I have with the world around, making me aware of what’s right or wrong,
By the strength provided by God who guides me, this weak vessel can be made strong.
“Like Jacob, O God, I need Thee as I “go down” into this world in which I live. I am not able to keep a full rein on my spirit, mind, social relationships, body or soul – unless Thou art in full control. May I never grieve or quench the Divine Spirit. May I never take my Lord and Savior for granted and may I ever keep in close touch with Thee, my Father. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”