It’s true that things can go wrong in the world for other people, but if you can’t change it for other people, you must change it for yourself. The Bible says in Psalm 34:19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord will deliver him out of all of them.” You can live above the challenges. You can be an oasis of love in a troubled world. A light in the dark place! I tell you that nothing can keep you poor if you choose not to be, because Christ has raised you and you are sons and daughters of the living God. You are seated with him in the heavenly places.
The choice is yours…
After being born again, the only reason to remain poor is by CHOICE. Life goes beyond trying to make a living for yourself and your family. The most selfish people are those who think only of themselves and their families. Think about affecting your world. When God spoke to Abraham, he told him that he would make him great and that he too is a seed. The good news is that since he is an heir, the promises made to Abraham were made to Christ and to those who believe in Him.
There are 3 ways to become great;
you can be born big
you can achieve greatness
Greatness can be conferred on you
Jesus Christ had all 3 forms of greatness and gave them all to everyone who believes in Him. You were born great in Christ Jesus.
How do you walk on the path of greatness that God has planned?
I’ll start by letting you know that not many people walk through life on the path that God laid out for them. Although they sometimes achieve success and greatness, they never live a fulfilling life. They even end up losing everything sometimes because they didn’t walk in God’s way for their lives.
Hear the cry of the needy
This is the first step towards greatness. The reason why there are so many poor people in Africa is because many times when they hear the cry of someone in need they get so hard to walk and pass. For example, someone might be trapped in a burning house, but instead of helping, the first thing that comes to mind is to flee for their own lives. They think about saving themselves first. Moses was moved by the cry of his people even before God called him. Another notable thing is that when God called Moses, he told him that he had been called because he had heard the cry of his people.
You must learn to hear the cry of the needy. The cry of their pain, grief and poverty; when you learn these things will begin to change. Until you do this, you have not started on the path to greatness. Greatness is for those who are in tune with the cry of those in need.
be decided
This means making a choice. You cannot say that you want to follow Jesus and you are living in fornication. You cannot be hot and cold to God at the same time.
“Revelation 3:16 – Therefore, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth.”
see the unseen
Glory in the name of Jesus cannot be seen with our optical eyes to see the invisible means to have faith like Moses. Faith is always consistent.
“2 Corinthians 4:18 – not looking at things that are seen, but at things that are not seen. For things that are seen are transient (temporary), but things that are not seen are eternal.”
Can you see the invisible? We have been given an invisible realm that the world cannot see, but we can. For example, when the Bible says that we have been raised with Christ in Ephesians 2:6, do you believe it or do you see it as fiction? The kingdom we belong to is more real than this world.
“Ephesians 2:6 – And raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places with Christ Jesus.”
Accept the Mandate
Although Moses tried to argue with God when he was called, he finally accepted the command when he saw that God was not going to change his mind.
In Acts 22:5-15, Paul is an example of someone who accepted the command. Galatians 1:15-16. Some have refused to accept God’s call and continue to run like Jonah. But really, how long and how far can you run? Whatever God has called you to do is the best thing in life. Learn to say Yes Lord! There is a place for everyone to have great success in God.
be filled with the spirit
Some have accepted the mandate but have neglected the person of the Holy Spirit. The one who has the power to make them great. Without the Holy Spirit you will be frustrated. Without Him, you are limited to what man can do, but with the Holy Spirit all things are possible. In Philippians 4:13 – Paul says: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He doesn’t make a difference even if you don’t have money. Thank God for the ability to speak in other languages. He feels heavenly. Just like we are always recommended to charge each newly purchased mobile phone, but that is not the only time we charge the phone. We always charge our phone when the battery is running low or low. A phone is really useless when it’s not charged.
John 14:15; Jesus said, I will not leave you helpless. He will come when you need him the most. He will not leave you orphans. Let the Holy Spirit be your friend, enjoy fellowship with Him. He is that friend who hits more than a brother.
Walk the path of greatness that God has laid out for you with the Holy Spirit. You’re great! You are powerful!