You cannot wish your way to the top. Social media can be very deceptive in showing people’s successes because nothing great on this Earth is rocket science. You must go for wisdom to build whatever vision you have right now, no matter how big it is. Otherwise, those ideas will remain as seeds in your mind and on paper but not in reality. Rise and build!
If you are a lay minister, you can still adjust your life to serve God faithfully without repercussions on your professional life. You may not have the opportunity to put in as many hours as you want, but it’s better to do something than to do nothing.
There are two primary paths in life, each requiring sacrifice. If you sacrifice your life for Jesus by becoming more committed to ministry, you’ll find more relevance in it, plus additional eternal rewards in heaven. But if you run away from ministry and follow after worldliness, you’ll get what you pursued but, ultimately, lose your life to keep them.
Jesus said in Luke 9:62 that anyone who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for service in God’s kingdom. That means that when a child of God conceives a desire to serve in the ministry but later abandons that desire or walks away, that person is disqualified for kingdom service. So let me ask, are you fit for service in God’s kingdom?
If you are a Christian and you think your unbelieving companions, including the atheists, are getting more material possessions than you, don’t ever think you are late. You are not late. In fact, God is setting you up for a high elevation beyond what people think of you. Fret not! For God has got you well covered.
You shall reap what you sow (see Galatians 6:7). So, it is better to sow the right seed by living a holy life, both in secret and in public, rather than practising evil things in secret. May the Lord help you to discipline your body so you can obey God’s Word.
God is love, and love is not self-seeking (see 1 Corinthians 13:5). So since God is in you (speaking to believers), He doesn’t want you to have a “me me” (selfish) life. He wants you to influence many for Christ. But that is not possible if you don’t trade your life for Jesus.
Don’t look at the beautiful pictures and reviews of people’s organisations, buildings, and activities they showcase on social media and think they didn’t work hard to achieve that level. I tell you, so much occurs behind the scenes to bring you what you see. Before jumping in to pursue any idea in your life, always count the cost before starting to build.
Following Jesus can complicate your life more than a worldly person. But the reward for following Him outweighs the disadvantages, and one of the primary benefits is the reward in heaven reserved for you based on your kingdom exploits.
Jesus laid down His life for you. That is why He is the good shepherd of your life. If He gave His life for you so that God would not judge you based on your sins, how much more would He give you the things you ask Him for by faith in prayer?
The moment God announces favour upon you, do not think your life is going to be normal. It won’t and probably never be like that anymore. That is why you need endurance as a divine prophecy carrier because you will bear burdens from the Lord your entire life. Instead of crying to God about your situation, pray for the strength to bear them.
God doesn’t want you to live a selfish life. In fact, the Bible says that love isn’t self-seeking (see 1 Corinthians 13:5). He wants you to command enormous impact with whatever you are doing as long as it has no trace of evil in it. But that will require you to step out of the me-thinking mentality to the others-thinking mentality.
