SCRIPTURE: Brother, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do. Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead. I press on towards the goal to win. (Philippians 3:13-14, NIV)
QUOTE: “If you do not know where you are going, everywhere may look like it.” – Bishop David Oyedepo.
NOTE:
Beyond the present simply means getting there from here. For everyone destined for greatness, there is a place called “THERE” for you. A place of expression, fulfilment and great impact. A place where your desires are met and purpose is actualized. However, like Apostle Paul, you must be able to define reality first; forgetting what is behind you and beholding a new dimension of success.
Someone said success is the accomplishment of a defined goal, the attainment of a desired end and fulfillment of a worthy course in life. In pursuit of success, it must first be defined before it is desired, else it becomes an illusion. The place of clarity is very key to forge ahead in life. It eliminates confusion and gives you a focused attention. So, where is your destination and what direction are you, becomes a viable question, today.
ILLUSTRATION:
“When God was determined to change levels for Abram, He only asked him to lift up his eyes and behold from the place where he was. God understood that if Abram cannot see it, he cannot seize it. So, he saw to the four cardinals and God only deliver the land he could see to him and his descendants.” (Genesis 13: 14-18)
REFLECTION:
From where you are, what can you see next about your business, career, family and ministry?
TWO YEAR BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 13, Psalm 61