Starting Power – 6

Getting sufficient starting momentum          

Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-20

One of the challenges the Wright brothers had when they were trying to invent the air plane was that they needed to ensure that the planes had enough momentum to take off from the ground and remain stable in the sky. It was not easy for them to discover the forces and elements needed for this. Sometimes, we have similar experiences in our lives. We can see the height we want to attain, we have a sincere desire to attain it, but it is as though there is not enough energy in us to propel us there. What should we do at such times?

We can learn from Apostle Paul. He had one of the most fulfilling apostolic ministries in the world. Did you ever bother to know how he started? Many remember how he encountered God on his way to Damascus and how he became blind. Thereafter, Ananias placed his hands on him and he received his sight. Then “he went right to work, wasting no time, preaching in the meeting places that this Jesus was the Son of God” – Acts 9:20 (MSG).

Is this not surprising? How did he just start preaching? Who taught him? Where did he get the doctrine, the boldness, the momentum?

The answer lies in the message God gave Ananias about him in Acts 9:11 (MSG) saying – “Get up and go over to Straight Avenue. Ask at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus. His name is Saul. He’s there praying”. He prayed consistently for three days at the inception of his ministry.

When you are about to start realizing your God-given desires, do you also go for God-given strategies, drive and boldness?

Sometimes worshipping God amidst the initial confusion may just be all you need. Praying in the spirit while you ponder about the project is always effective. Your understanding is enlightened; your strength is renewed; God’s power at work in you is activated and sufficient momentum is generated.

– tope aladenusi