'Do you see a man diligent/skilled in his work, he will serve before kings and not before mean men'
That's the scripture I came across this morning and it was like a spring was opened inside of me. The text didn't say 'do u see a believer/christian who is skilled.... It said 'man', meaning if you are diligent alone even without God being a constant in you life, you are bound to succeed. I know we don't want ordinary success, that's where the 'being a believer' takes precedent because we are searching for extraordinary success.
I remember a time when an ex asked me what quality I thought my dream man should possess, and before even thinking about it I said 'consistency' and this was to someone who was expecting me to recite the usual 'tall, dark, handsome, funny....blah blah'. Looking at him I could see that he was disappointed so I explained.
To be consistent in everything you do is more important to me than for you to be hot today cold tomorrow. If you go to church, I want you to go always....consistency. If you pray every morning when you wake up, I need you to continue doing that....consistency. If you happen to be a funny guy, I need you to make me laugh for the rest of my life...consistency.
I know for some this sounds ridiculous but what can I say lol.
So back to our inner man. If you are diligent in the place of prayer, you will serve before kings, if you are diligent in your pursuit of physical success, you won't serve before mean men...
I learnt today that diligence is what you need to be successful, but to have extraordinary success you also need DIVINE BACKING. Daniel was consistent, he refused to eat from the kings bounty, he refused to bow to their gods.... and the bible records in Dan6:20-28 that even the king could testify that Daniel had Gods backing.
BIBLE STUDY... Another important requirement. Josh1:8 says it all. The bible also says 'Study to show yourself approved.....'
Bottom line is, most of us want to be successful without putting in the work/time, life doesn't work like that, neither does the kingdom of God. You Being successful isn't to satisfy your lustful self but to glorify God, so we need to strive to attain extraordinary success so that God can use us to move His kingdom further.
Be wise, don't be like the rich fool that thought he had it all but God reminded him who was boss by taking his soul that very night.
Diligence (in our place of work and in the things of God), bible study, divine backing....#wink
Have a lovely week everyone.
Dr Meems.
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