“Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand).” Jer. 33:3. Amp.
A recent television documentary pointed out that the cheetah survives on the African plains by running down its prey. The big cat can sprint seventy miles per hour. It's considered the fastest land animal. The Cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds. But the cheetah cannot sustain that pace for long. Within its long, sleek body is a disproportionately small heart, which causes the cheetah to tire quickly. Unless the cheetah catches its prey as quickly as possible, it must abandon the chase. Sometimes some Christians seem to have the cheetah's approach to life and ministry. We speed into projects with great energy. But lacking the heart for sustained effort, we fizzle before we finish.
So we find many so-called believers who have a great start, but poor finishing. We vow to start faster and run harder, when what we need may not be more speed but more staying power, the stamina that comes only from a bigger heart. Motion and busyness, no matter how great, yield nothing unless we allow God to give us the heart. As believers, we really need to trust God for an increase in capacity. You can't afford to remain in the same place, being the same person, doing the same thing over and again. You will end up being consumed by monotony, which reduces productivity and exploits.
As believers, it's so important that we prioritise continuous learning and development of more skills. It means making a conscious effort to continuously expand your knowledge, abilities, and expertise both Spiritually and otherwise. This is a crucial aspect of personal and spiritual growth in today's rapidly evolving world. By actively seeking new knowledge and skills, you can enhance your value, adaptability, and overall success in various aspects of life. In addition, you must embrace growth mindset not a static and inspired approach to living. You must keep believing that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning. It's about seeing challenges as opportunities for growth, viewing failures as learning curves, and persevering through setbacks, until you achieve your desired aim. Trust me, it's possible. Selah!
FURTHER READING:
“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James. 1:5.
“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.” Isa. 45:3.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, I come before you today, requesting that you increase my capacity. I desire to be more effective in my work, my relationships, spiritual life and ministry. Give me the grace and wisdom to manage my time and resources well. Equip me with the skills and knowledge I need to excel in your service and in life. Help me to focus my mind and spirit on your will and on how to succeed in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Psa. 92:1-15.
Psa. 93:1-5.
Psa. 94:1-23.
Psa. 95:1-11.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“Courage Is Not The Absence Of Fair And Frustration; It's The Capacity To Move Ahead Despite The Fear.”
