THE FACT THAT YOU FAILED MANY TIMES DOESN'T MEAN YOU ARE CURSED.
By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
God's perspective on greatness is diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive from that of man . Moses was taken from his position as a prince in Egypt to being a shepherd boy. Likewise, despite his status among the prophets John the baptizer ended in prison Luke 3:20, "....he shut up John in prison." Much of apostle Paul's writings{ over 60% of the new testament}were written from behind prison walls. His ordeals are summarized in 2 Cor 11:27" In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness".KJV. Paul's ministry witnessed more pain than pleasure He worked great miracles through Christ and yet struggled with ill-health Gal.4:13-14
It is the misunderstanding of what greatness is that is responsible for the confusion in the world today, there is such an overwhelming craving for relevance and recognition . The desire for recognition is such an addiction today so much so that we are ready to go any length to be recognized ..This is as a result of the gradual collapse of the family structure as we now spend less time with family leading to a yearning for attention missed during childhood . The desire for service is at it's lowest ebb thus destroying work ethics and relationships .People want to get paid for doing nothing.
Prophet John spent over two decades of his life preparing for a divine assignment that only lasted six month with him being imprisoned and eventually beheaded ; to many this may be termed a curse or failure yet the Lord Jesus said John was the greatest man who ever walked the earth (Mt. 11:11).
John's greatness wasn't measured by personal achievements but a successful fulfillment of his purpose which was to serve as the launching pad for Jesus' ministry.
The world would have us believe that except one is at the forefront or limelight we have failed ,that's why there are so many unhappy persons . That's not God's perspective on things .
There are many persons considered as worthless by many but are of high repute before the lord with golden crowns awaiting them in heaven .God judges according to faithfulness to divine purpose (Matt25:21,1 Cor 4:2)) and not size (I Cor. 3:13). Wherever you may be , you are as relevant as the man at the top. Receive grace for deliverance from every thing that seeks to diminish your dreams in Jesus name
Prayer/counseling +234 98536911, +234 80536911email:michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
God's perspective on greatness is diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive from that of man . Moses was taken from his position as a prince in Egypt to being a shepherd boy. Likewise, despite his status among the prophets John the baptizer ended in prison Luke 3:20, "....he shut up John in prison." Much of apostle Paul's writings{ over 60% of the new testament}were written from behind prison walls. His ordeals are summarized in 2 Cor 11:27" In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness".KJV. Paul's ministry witnessed more pain than pleasure He worked great miracles through Christ and yet struggled with ill-health Gal.4:13-14
It is the misunderstanding of what greatness is that is responsible for the confusion in the world today, there is such an overwhelming craving for relevance and recognition . The desire for recognition is such an addiction today so much so that we are ready to go any length to be recognized ..This is as a result of the gradual collapse of the family structure as we now spend less time with family leading to a yearning for attention missed during childhood . The desire for service is at it's lowest ebb thus destroying work ethics and relationships .People want to get paid for doing nothing.
Prophet John spent over two decades of his life preparing for a divine assignment that only lasted six month with him being imprisoned and eventually beheaded ; to many this may be termed a curse or failure yet the Lord Jesus said John was the greatest man who ever walked the earth (Mt. 11:11).
John's greatness wasn't measured by personal achievements but a successful fulfillment of his purpose which was to serve as the launching pad for Jesus' ministry.
The world would have us believe that except one is at the forefront or limelight we have failed ,that's why there are so many unhappy persons . That's not God's perspective on things .
There are many persons considered as worthless by many but are of high repute before the lord with golden crowns awaiting them in heaven .God judges according to faithfulness to divine purpose (Matt25:21,1 Cor 4:2)) and not size (I Cor. 3:13). Wherever you may be , you are as relevant as the man at the top. Receive grace for deliverance from every thing that seeks to diminish your dreams in Jesus name
Prayer/counseling +234 98536911, +234 80536911email:michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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