Special thanks are extended to Moses Thavheni for sharing the following inspirational article with us:
David was bringing
food to his brothers at the battlefront when he saw Goliath. He wasn’t
thinking of becoming a hero; he just seized an opportunity that other soldiers
only dream about.
Opportunities often catch us by surprise, and if we’re not alert and ready, we’ll miss out on them. What others discovered in David that day had actually been there all along!
YOU already possess the talents necessary to lead and to be victorious. It is your COURAGE and CONVICTION that will establish you as a mover-and shaker-in this life. The people we revere the most demonstrate great courage – courage on the battlefield and in the boardroom, courage to defend the defenseless, courage to attempt what no one else deems possible.
Often people look in the face of opportunity and say, ‘But I don’t have the money.’ Friends, don’t worry; capital tends to follow courage. The WHAT must always precede the HOW. So don’t be intimidated by the numbers because GOD is not moved by opinions, spreadsheets or market conditions. GOD is moved by FAITH.
So never allow HOW to intimidate you. HOW is challenging for one reason and one reason only – because it provides overflowing OPPORTUNITY. If the pathway to success were well lit and easily attainable, it would be completely crowded. If HOW wasn’t a significant challenge for us to engage, someone else would already have figured it out. But YOU can do all things through the power and guidance of GOD.
All progress begins with one question: “WHAT needs to be done?” Someone should always be asking that question. Why not YOU?
The future belongs to those who have the courage to ask that question and the faith to hang in until they discover the answer.
Opportunities often catch us by surprise, and if we’re not alert and ready, we’ll miss out on them. What others discovered in David that day had actually been there all along!
YOU already possess the talents necessary to lead and to be victorious. It is your COURAGE and CONVICTION that will establish you as a mover-and shaker-in this life. The people we revere the most demonstrate great courage – courage on the battlefield and in the boardroom, courage to defend the defenseless, courage to attempt what no one else deems possible.
Often people look in the face of opportunity and say, ‘But I don’t have the money.’ Friends, don’t worry; capital tends to follow courage. The WHAT must always precede the HOW. So don’t be intimidated by the numbers because GOD is not moved by opinions, spreadsheets or market conditions. GOD is moved by FAITH.
So never allow HOW to intimidate you. HOW is challenging for one reason and one reason only – because it provides overflowing OPPORTUNITY. If the pathway to success were well lit and easily attainable, it would be completely crowded. If HOW wasn’t a significant challenge for us to engage, someone else would already have figured it out. But YOU can do all things through the power and guidance of GOD.
All progress begins with one question: “WHAT needs to be done?” Someone should always be asking that question. Why not YOU?
The future belongs to those who have the courage to ask that question and the faith to hang in until they discover the answer.
One of my ministry
colleagues, Bishop Joseph Garlington of Pittsburgh, often makes the following
rather terse demand to those in his circle who constantly challenge progress
with the question, “HOW?” He simply says:
“Get the HOW out of here!” It might seem
a bit crass, but it’s highly effective.
My friend, when
obstacles look too big and opposition seems too strong, stand with faith on
this scripture passage:
II Kings 6:15-16 (KJV)
And when the servant
of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an HOST compassed
the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him,
Alas, my master! HOW shall we do? And
he answered, FEAR NOT: FOR THEY THAT BE WITH US ARE MORE THAN THEY THAT BE
WITH THEM.
In this scripture,
“they” represents Almighty God and the heavenly host. In other words, “if
GOD be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
In closing, I have a
mission critical question for every believer: WILL YOU BE THE ONE?
Sisters and brothers,
be continually blessed and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO
MEET YOUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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