Divine Intelligence: Discover God's Wisdom for Your Work Life

by Scott Hogle Narrated by Scott Hogle

Overview

“This daily devotional will bring a fresh fire to your faith”-Mark Batterson, NYT bestselling author of The Circle Maker

Is it possible to bring the beauty of Jesus you experience in weekend worship into your weekday work?

YES! Did you know that God is with you while you work, not only when you worship? Your work becomes your worship when you invite God into your daily life. Divine Intelligence will help you bring the principles, peace, and person of Jesus together in a new way so you can experience His presence in everything you do.

This devotional will make scripture come to life and help reignite your passion for Christ. Filled with wisdom from the inspired mentors of the Bible, this pioneering work will help you:

Grow in Christ-like character

Develop a deeper, abiding intimacy with God.

Reach your potential in your vocational calling.

Learn God's solutions to work-related problems.

Gather strength for the journey in actionable steps.

Discover God's greater purposes in your career calling.

Increase your confidence as a Christian living in a secular world.

You will experience joy unspeakable as you bring Jesus into your “everyday everythings.” You were made to abide in unbroken fellowship with God, and Divine Intelligence will show you how.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This daily devotional will bring a fresh fire to your faith.”
— Mark Batterson, NYT Bestselling Author of The Circle Maker

“There is beauty in surrendering your everyday ‘everything’s’ to Jesus. Discover joy unspeakable as you discover God’s design for you not just in worship, but in your everyday work. Divine Intelligence is a book that can show you how God can use you to make a difference when you submit to His wisdom and words from the greatest book ever written, the Bible.”
— Jenna Lucado, Author of Redefining Beautiful, Love Is, and From Blah To Awe

"Divine Intelligence is one of the most powerful and practical devotionals you will ever read. It brings Scripture and leadership principles to life with easy to follow steps you can apply. It is an incredible book that will change how you face your day and live your life with Jesus at the center."
—  Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado, Author, Speaker, Founder and CEO of “Teach One to Lead One”

“If you’ve ever desired to ‘Persuade Like the Apostle Paul’, develop a ‘Heart like David’, or communicate with the charisma and kindness of Christ, Divine Intelligence will show you how.  Better than a Master Class for Christians working in the marketplace, this career-minded daily devotional will ignite your passion for bringing Christ into your career.”
—  Mark Cole, President and CEO of The John Maxwell Enterprise

“As the first enlisted woman in history to rise to the highest position held in the U.S. military, I wish I had a copy of Divine Intelligence at the beginning of my career. The depths of topics include communication, people skills, leadership, and more. Insightful, brilliant, and eloquently written, Divine Intelligence is a must read whether you work in the marketplace, ministry, or military like me.”
—  Denise Jelinski-Hall, Author of From the Prairie to the Pentagon, Chief Master Sergeant, 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor of the National Guard

“Divine Intelligence is a breakthrough book to grow your relationship with God and learn how to bring His wisdom into your workday.”
— Harry Hargrave, Chief Executive Officer, Museum of the Bible

“Scott has written a pioneering daily career connection to God that is long overdue.  He speaks deeply and profoundly using the scriptures to working men and women of God, in a heartfelt and personally experienced voice.  If you want to blend your work and will with God as your mentor, start here.  Divine Intelligence is a devotional masterpiece.”
— T.J. Malievsky, Vice President of Media, CRISTA Ministries

“Divine Intelligence ties the Bible and faith directly to daily life more than any other Christian book you will read. The applicability and specificity will inspire you to a deeper richer walk in your faith.”
— Dr. Kent Keith, President Emeritus, Pacific Rim Christian University and Author of The Christian Leader at Work: Serving by Leading

“Scott Hogle’s skill as a seasoned executive and teaching Pastor comes through loud and clear in Divine Intelligence.  He unpacks how to apply God’s design to reach your destiny, one day at a time.  Get this book and put God's wisdom to work in your life.”
— Michael Little, former President and COO of The Christian Broadcasting Network

“Divine Intelligence is like no other daily devotional I've come across. It brings a spiritual depth and intelligence in how to apply God’s wisdom to one’s personal and professional life. Using biblically based principles and examples, this book will help you practically implement God’s wisdom and purposes into every aspect of your life.”
—  Tom Ziglar, CEO, Ziglar, Inc., proud son of Zig Ziglar

“Scott Hogle has given us a very practical and spiritually relevant devotional book for the workplace believer in Divine Intelligence. He has covered every major area that a workplace leader experiences. The format allows the reader to engage with Scripture combined with practical application for the workplace. It’s a devotional that needs to be read and applied daily.”
— Os Hillman, Author, TGIF: Today God Is First in All Things, President, Marketplace Leaders

”God has given Scott the mind and courage of Daniel. You will see this demonstrated throughout the pages of Divine Intelligence as Scott shows people how to combine work and worship in this pioneering devotional.”
—Wayne Cordeiro, Senior Pastor and President, New Hope International

“The boldness with which Scott holds together his inner walk with God and his outer life in the marketplace is something he is in a unique position to speak on in Divine Intelligence. This book will be a great find for those who read it.”
—Chad Lewis, Biblical Scholar and Senior Pastor, New Temple Evangelical Church

“I see things in Scott’s writing I have never seen in other books before; his writing is borderline brilliant. Pick up a copy of Divine Intelligence and see what I mean.”
— Judy Slack, Sr. Editor and Writer, Tom Hopkins International

“Divine Intelligence is a bridge between what you hear in church on Sunday and how to create success on Monday in your work world. We meet together on Sunday to worship God and learn more about His great love for us. Starting each Monday, we are challenged on how to bring His love and wisdom from weekend worship into our work routine. This book will help you keep and grow your faith!”
— Stuart Epperson, Co-Founder and Chairman of Salem Communications

“Whether you identify as a Christian or Catholic, Divine Intelligence brings unity to our purpose in discovering God in all we do, especially in our work and not just our worship.”
—Bishop Larry Silva of the Roman Catholic Church 

“Just a few years past the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Scott Hogle has followed in the footsteps of Luther, Calvin, and the other Reformers in reminding us that all believers are priests and that the most effective way to live the Christian life is to remove the thinking that divides our lives into a false secular/sacred dichotomy. Luther once famously said that the plowman in the field has just as much access to the presence of God as the clergy if he simply walks in truth. Divine Intelligence gives us 52 weeks of ‘devotionals’ that reflect various aspects of that truth to form a beautiful spiritual kaleidoscope that, like a fine diamond, invite the reader to inspect God‘s character and ‘intelligence.’ I highly recommend Divine Intelligence as a refreshing way to, as Brother Lawrence famously urged us centuries ago, ‘practice the presence of God.’ Scott shows how God’s practical truths can be demonstrated in the marketplace during the week, where most of us spend much of our time, but can also guide us on Sundays.”
— Danny Lehmann, Director of University of the Nations, Youth With A Mission

“Divine Intelligence takes complex biblical topics and communicates them simply and masterfully in a 52-week devotional. Scott Hogle demonstrates a remarkable ability to teach even the learned Bible student how to apply Scripture to everyday life. Scott has walked out many of these areas personally and especially when it comes to divine wisdom, revelation, and intelligence in regard to his supernatural healing. He truly is an inspirational friend, writer, and communicator!”
—Bryan Nutman, Director of Post Education and Ministry Relations, Andrew Wommack Ministries

   

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175172493
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	11/01/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

Read an Excerpt

1. WINNING WITH PEOPLE

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

 

Throughout Scripture, the theme of “edification” shows up time and again. To put others first, to be selfless, to give honor where honor is due, and to not withhold good to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it are all ways of building others up so they feel enlarged. “To edify” means to build another up. To build others up is the process of strengthening them. When we speak to the “best” in others, it brings the best out of them. Why is this important? One, because it is the right thing to do. But also, because when people feel their best, they perform at their best, and we all know when we are our “best selves.” You have the power within yourself to draw the best out of others whether you are a leader, seller, preacher, lawyer, teacher, or so forth.

 

You must see value in someone before you can add value to them.

 

Adding Value to Another Creates an Invisible Return to You. When you speak to others about the good that you see in them, it communicates that you see value in them. When people sense you value them, they know you believe in them. Demonstrating belief in another is not only good for them and honoring to God, it creates confidence and influence in the atmosphere. 

 

Add Value Before You Ask for Value. A hallmark of biblical communication is to create connection and relationship. To edify one another, you must first see the best in others. I have discovered that when I look for the best in others, I find the best in others. The opposite is true also. If I view someone through the lens of a critical spirit, then my lens is colored by my own filter. Here are three ways in which a person can add value before they ask for value. They start off by looking for the best in others and then speak to the best in others.

 

1.     AFFIRM the other person on every occasion. Each person carries within them a unique giftedness deposited in them by God. To recognize what God put in them and to speak to that gift has the effect of drawing that giftedness out. Affirmation of another creates confidence in the receiving, and confidence neutralizes fear. People are more likely to move forward with you in decision making when they feel strong in your presence.

 

2.     ACKNOWLEDGE a past, present, or future decision. Joe Girard was recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records for selling over 13,000 automobiles. What was his secret to such extraordinary success? Joe was a relationship guru who always found something good to acknowledge in his customers. He would point to something special about the car they were currently driving or compliment a decision they were considering. Acknowledging another’s decision communicates confidence you have in them.

 

3.     ADMIRE an accomplishment. Successes are sacred to the person who attained them. Honoring a pinnacle moment in a person’s life, a threshold crossed, or praising a goal achieved signals that you hold them and what they achieved in the highest regard. When people feel honor from you, they will be drawn to you. Respecting and honoring another creates a magnetic pull between the giver and the receiver, and influence is increased.

 

REFLECT TO CONNECT:

1.     In what ways do you seek to edify people around you on a regular basis?

2.     Within whom do you see greatness that others may be ignoring?

3.     Whom can you affirm, acknowledge, or admire today?

Principle: Until you connect with people relationally, they won’t follow you financially.

3. THE PUZZLE MASTER

 

Now while Peter was greatly perplexed in mind as to what the vision which he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions for Simon’s house, appeared at the gate. Acts 10:17

 

God often hides something from you so that you can find someone He wants to connect you with. God is the architect of partnerships. He will often give you only one half of what you need to be complete so you will be driven to find the other half He has planted in someone close by. In Peter’s vision, Peter did not receive its “understanding” until he spoke to Cornelius. While they talked, Peter was able to put two and two together to discern what God was trying to communicate to him. What piece of the puzzle is missing in your life? Where and within whom could God have placed it for you to find? 

 

Whom has God designated as a missing piece to your puzzle? In my book PERSUADE, I discuss how “The Law of the Prospector” was birthed from the principle that God does everything through a person or place, and He always plants something in someone close by so you will be drawn to the right people on your path. This truth causes me to look around and within every time I have a need, knowing that while God is answering my prayer, He wants to put me together with someone so I, too, can be an answer to their prayer. It is up to you to discern where God has planted the solution to your problem. If you are unsure where to start, here are a few suggestions.

 

Talk it out to draw it out

 

• Ask God for help, then wait to see what person He brings to mind. Don’t discount anyone He flashes across the screen of your imagination. It may be someone from your past or present.

 

• Begin to share your need with those you come into contact with and see who engages you. You’ll be surprised how solutions begin to emerge as you “talk it out” with someone God leads you to. Sometimes God will speak a solution to you in a seemingly unimportant conversation if you have your antenna up.

 

• Read Scripture with an open heart and, as you do, keep your query planted in the forefront of your mind: “God, what should I do about this?” Turn on your “seeker-sensitive antenna” to see what emerges.

 

REFLECT TO CONNECT:

1. Whom do you feel led to share your problem with today as a way to “talk it out”?
2. What problem are you facing that someone close by may have some experience with?
3. Is it possible that someone in the last week has sought you out to be a “hearing ear” about something they are struggling with, and you dismissed them?

 

Principle: God’s partnership plan includes giving one piece of the puzzle to you and another to someone else so you will be driven to “seek out the missing piece.”

 

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