QUALITIES THAT BREEDS GREATNESS
Memorise: Seest thou a man
diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand
before mean men. Proverbs 22:29; Read 1st Samuel 16:14-19; Bible in
one year: Mark 7:1-9:13; Job 18:20-19:12
King David had some skills, gifts and qualities that
set him on the path to greatness. 1 Samuel 16:18 says this about him:
“Then answered one of the
servants, and said, behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that
is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent
in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.”
The first quality noticeable in David is that he was
ingenious in playing musical instruments for the worship of God. David was a
diligent worshipper. True and diligent worship of God sets you on the path of
greatness. Secondly, he was a mighty, valiant man. Courage to take major
decisions, bravery in the face of negative circumstances, boldness to confront
obstacles that are on your way to greatness and heroic fears will lead to
greatness. David’s greatness began when he confronted and defeated Goliath the
giant (1 Samuel 17:1-58). While King Saul and his soldiers saw Goliath as a
problem too big to hit, David saw Goliath as a problem to big to miss – one
problem but two different perspectives. David also was a man of war. Life is
full of battles. Christianity is warfare. This is why we are called Christian
soldiers and are also endowed with weapons and armour (2 Corinthians 10:3-6).
Warfare has to do with strategic spending and strategic attitude. We are
calibrated for greatness, hence the Bible says that we are more than conquerors
(Romans 8:37). King David was also prudent in matters. Prudency means to be
discreet, careful, wise and circumspect in order to avoid undesired
consequences. Greatness eludes many Christians because they say God is in
control and refuse to do things decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40). To
achieve greatness, you have to be prudent in your finances and in taking
decisions. In addition, he was a comely person. To be comely means to be a fine
looking person, to have some charisma, to speak well in private and public, to
have good carriage and to have an attractive personality. Such people attract
favour easily. Greatness can be linked with favour from God and favour with
men. Even Jesus had to be endued with stature and favour (Luke 2:52). When King
Pharaoh asked that Joseph be brought hastily before him, Joseph thought it
expedient to shave and change his clothes (Genesis 41:14). Many Christians are
shabby and ignorantly think that is humility. Know how to package yourself properly
in order to receive favour for greatness. Finally David was great because God
was with him. Let God be with you
Action Point
If God be with you, nobody, no obstacle, no limitation
can stop you from achieving greatness.
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