DIVINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR GOOD SUCCESS
Memorise: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good
measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give
into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be
measured to you again. Luke 6:38
Virtually everything on earth is guided by principles,
rules and regulations. There are divine specifications (Biblical principles and
rules) for whoever wishes to be successful in any area of life. It has been
rightly pointed out by those who claim to be experts that one in every three
marriages, businesses and ministries fail. However, there are important
biblical principles which will help you to succeed where others have failed. To
succeed where other have failed, learn to do these two things. First, observe
why others failed. This principles is illustrated by this old African fable. An
old lion requested a visit in his den from other animals because he was sick
and at the point of death. Many animals expects the tortoise heeded the
invitation; they never returned again. After a long while, the tortoise visited
the lion. However, instead of entering the lion’s den, he stayed outside. He
observed that there were many footsteps entering the lion’s den, but none
coming out. So from outside, the tortoise greeted the lion and quickly fled his
den. The tortoise succeeded where other animals failed because it was patient
enough to observe and discover why others failed. The second secret is to know
where to start. Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10 knew where to start.
“And Jabez called on the God
of Isreal, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast,
and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil,
that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
Are you into a business venture, full time ministry or
marriage that is in crisis? To succeed where others failed? Discover why they
failed. There are reasons why many ventures fail. These include poor business
plans, lack of vision and commitment, poor market assessment, wrong financial
considerations, weak monitoring and prayerlessness. After discovering why
others failed, know where to start. To succeed in marriage, career, academics,
business life and ministry, you should have a vision. Run your life, business
and ministry professionally. Plan ahead, be organized and be committed to
excellence. You should also be diligent and hardworking. Be persistent and let
God be your Number One priority. Jabez was more honourable than his brethren
because he called on the El-Shaddai and was specific in his request. He
requested for divine prosperity and protection and received both from God. You
can do the same today.
Key point
To succeed where others
failed, let God be your Number One.
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