Tuesday March 28th, 2023
Meditate on: Genesis 22:17 NLT
« I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will conquer the cities of their enemies. »
Read: Genesis 26:11-14 ISV
11 So he issued this order to everyone: “Whoever touches this man or his wife is to be executed.”
12 Isaac received a 100-fold return on what he planted that year in the land he received, because the Lord blessed him.
13 He became very wealthy and lived a life of wealth, becoming more and more wealthy.
14 He owned so many sheep, cattle, and servants that the Philistines eventually became envious of him.
Understand:
The fact that God designed humanity for greatness is clearly stated in the Bible.
Many however, still doubt this reality despite the record in Genesis 1:26-30 where God decided to create mankind in His own image and likeness.
He commanded them to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it and also to have dominion over all creation.
God did not only bestow greatness on humanity in Genesis 1:26-28, He also ensured all creation was subject to man.
Though the fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-19) marred this divine plan, the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has restored the lost glory to humanity (John 17:22).
For this reason, the Bible emphasizes that God’s design for greatness remains intact in every born-again child of God according to 1 Peter 2:9 GWT that says:
« However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. »
This is profound.
Every child of God living holy and committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christian is bound to experience greatness.
Therefore, searching for greatness through dubious, sinful, immoral, or criminal methods, is merely a demonstration of foolishness.
Seeking greatness anywhere apart from God is an exercise in futility.
The power of God to make you great rest squarely on His personality as the Almighty and unlimited God.
If you desire to be great, do not waste your money, time and energy in pursuit of greatness outside God; it will end in disappointment and failure (Matthew 16:27).
Surrender your life and ambition for greatness to Jesus today then He will save your soul and make you great indeed- far beyond your wildest imaginations. Praise God!
Prayer point: Father, please let your great plans for my life become a reality very soon, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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