God sometimes expresses His thoughts in His Word in... - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.
Ecclesiastes 10:10

God sometimes expresses His thoughts in His Word in abstract terms. He often takes an example from people's practical, everyday life to teach a spiritual lesson. This is the case with today's verse. Whoever has worked with an axe knows how true the statement in the text is.

But what is the spiritual instruction that God intends for us here?

Let us apply this verse to our life of faith. It would not be wise for a woodcutter to take a blunt axe into the forest. But what about going to our day's work without praying and reading a passage from the Bible? That is just as unwise.

We sometimes wonder why tasks at work, in the house, at school or college are so hard or tiresome. We want to give of our best for our employer, teacher or even as a testimony for God. Could the reason be that the day started badly? Omitting to commend ourselves to God for His help and preservation and getting no spiritual food first thing is like starting work with a blunt axe.

Let us begin the day in practical fellowship with the Lord Jesus, the source of strength. It will make all the difference to the way we tackle the things we have to do.

Today's reading: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 · Psalm 86:9-17