Devotionals: How to become a succesful christian

Devotionals: How to become a succesful christian


Posted on February 5, 2009 Updated on February 5, 2009

Pastor E. ADEBOYE

Read Proverb 6:6 – 8

“Go to the ant , thou sluggard, consider her ways, and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6).

Today’s reading hits us with some realities we cannot ignore.  This passage is particularly directed as the slothful as well as anyone in need of wisdom. The instruction “Go to the ants” provides several lessons for us.

First, it means should learn from their followers. Bosses and managers have lessons they should learn from their subordinates. The only thing that can prevent lesson such a head from learning from those under them is pride.

Are you a leader? There are certain lessons your followers can teach you. If you are a leader? There are certain lessons your followers can teach you. If you are humble enough you learn them, you will be a more successful leader. Despising such lesson from subordinates can hinder God’s plan for our lives. To learn from your lessons from your subordinates, humble yourself, come to their level.

Be friendly, talk less but listen more. Ask questions and note their replies and suggestions. Observe their behavior patterns  and ask God to help you learn what you should from them.

Another lesson from his passages that your size should not affect your performance, achievements, or destiny. Consider an instance, Apostle Paul; physically, call was very short. He could almost go for a pygmy. Yet that petit stature did not prevent his gigantic academic achievement. He read law to the hightest level – doctorate. He stood out amongst his peers. He achieved more than his peers. Spiritually, too he was an apostle. He wrote books than any one in the New Testament and his writing are still affecting more generations than any other. He refused to let his physical handicap limit him.

What is  that limitation or handicap in your life? Is that your excuse for non-performance? It is not acceptable! Making excuses is a choice. If any one had reasons not be outstanding, Paul did. But he decided to prove everyone else wrong. His name Paul-means ‘Little’. He decided to accomplish like a giant, and it came to pass.

Beloved you have no excuse for not greatness and being outstanding in your generation. If little ant can achieve, you can. You achieve any dream, no matter its size as long as you link up with the almighty  God. From today, wake up. No excuses.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard consider her ways and be wise (Prov 6:6)

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