Daily Devotions: ​The Unpleasantness of Oxen - September 11, 2025

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.” Leadership is never without challenges. Whether in a family business, a company, or a ministry team, working with people means dealing with their strengths—and sometimes their shortcomings. Proverbs reminds us that while a stable may stay clean without oxen, there can be no harvest without them. In the same way, you cannot build something lasting by doing everything yourself. Yes, people bring their own struggles, attitudes, and mistakes into the workplace or team, but they are also the very ones God can use to accomplish greater things. Instead of avoiding the difficulties, we are called to train, develop, and lead with patience. A large harvest requires strong workers—and strong leaders willing to “scoop the mess” and keep going. Join Daily Devotions with Pastor David Sumrall at Cathedral of Praise as we grow together in the Bible and learn how to apply Scripture to real-life leadership and Christian living. ------ Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is allowed only by linking back to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.