Learn to delegate - All The Word for Today Daily Devotionals for 2026

‘The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.’ Exodus 18:18 NIV

The Bible says: ‘The people…stood around him from morning till evening…Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.”’ (Exodus 18:13, 17-18 NIV)

Have you ever noticed the signs on the back of trucks indicating their load limits? Highways even have weigh stations to ensure vehicles aren’t carrying more than they’re designed to handle. If even powerful tractor-trailers have load limits, doesn’t it make sense that we do too? Moses had exceeded his. Constant demands—meeting people, resolving disputes, keeping pace with an entire nation—were wearing him down. He had two options: collapse, or delegate. His father-in-law, Jethro, gave wise counsel: ‘Figure out what only you can do—and delegate the rest.’ In other words, don’t carry alone what God never intended you to bear alone. But notice—Jethro didn’t say to ditch responsibility or dump it on just anyone. Effective delegation requires discernment and strategy. Here are three timeless principles from this story: (1) Get the right people – Those who are capable, trustworthy, and God-fearing. (2) Give them the right task – Delegate according to ability, not convenience. (3) Trust them to do it right – Don’t micromanage; empower them and let them lead. If you’re stretched thin or burning out, this is God’s word for you today: Do what only you can do. Share the rest. Trust God with the outcome.

SoulFood: Rom 13:12 – 14:19 2 Cor 5:14-21 Ps 77:11-20 Pro 9:10-12