| Getting Inner Strength for Steady Success Bible Reading: Psalm 119:102-105
Every successful business today rarely has the proprietor functioning in all the departments. Though he has an idea of what he expects of the business, he chooses to employ professionals who will handle each aspect of his business well. If we take a closer look at what these professionals do, it will be discovered that the success of each one of them is in the depth of understanding they have on their areas of specialization. In essence, it shows they are well read and have discovered the secrets of their chosen profession; also they have a good command of what they do because they put to practice the theories of their job description.
Many of us have an idea of what success is but often neglect making effort to discover the depth of knowledge needed for it, not to talk of practicing the theories obtained afterwards. Paul described in Colossians 3: 3-4 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Your real life is Christ… I feel it is our duty to always desire to know the pattern our life in Christ should follow. If we must stay successful, we must crave for a deep understanding of how to live in Christ who is our life.
For us to continue on this success journey of becoming all that God wants us to become, we need to deeply understand God’s word. The bible contains information that can handle every aspect of our lives. God’s word propels the ability and strength within us to execute successful Christian living. We need God’s word to achieve the desires and goals he has placed within us. Just like a car without engine cannot move except it is towed, many believers are being towed through life because they do not understand God’s word. They just lack starting and staying power. Seminars, bible teachings and motivational books are not a substitute for our personal study of God’s word.
The ultimate step to continuing on the success journey is reading and practicing the word. Apostle Paul said “God revealed his secret plan and made it known to me. (I have written briefly about this, and if you will read what I have written, you can learn about my understanding of the secret of Christ.)” Ephesians 3: 3-4. It is only someone who has read and fully understands the mind of God for himself as revealed in the bible that stands the chance of practicing the theories. Colossians 2: 6-7 “Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with him. Keep your roots deep in him, build your lives on him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught. And be filled with thanksgiving”.
You might say in your mind that “this is what I have always done”, but may I be free to ask that have also been able to practice it well? If your answer is no, then you need to study well to make in part of your being and also make a conscious effort to always put your knowledge into practice.
– Tope S. Aladenusi |
