“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”
(Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 KJV)
Dearly beloved and friends, life may not be fair to some people but definitely the Almighty God is fair to all because He is no respecter of persons (See Acts 10:34). Whatever you make of your life and destiny is absolutely up to you and no one else; for every one shall give account of himself to God. God has great plans for us all, but will not force us to do His will; it is up to the individual.
Examples of those who failed God’s purpose:
- King Saul: He was to reign in Israel with his generations for life, but his disobedience and pride scuttled that purpose (See 1 Samuel 16:1).
- The High Priest Eli: His ineptitude stripped him and his generations from the Priesthood order. God raised Samuel in his place (See 1 Samuel 2:30).
- Judge Samson: Anointed from the womb as a Nazarite but the works of the flesh overtook him and scattered his destiny (See Judges 16:30).
Examples of those who fulfilled destiny:
- Abraham: His complete obedience and patience paid off; becoming the father of many nations and father of faith (See Genesis 17:4).
- Saul of Tarsus: Chief persecutor of the church: in obedience and sacrifice became the chief of the Apostles (See 2 Corinthians 11:23).
- Esther: A slave girl turned Queen was ready to perish for the deliverance of God’s people in a foreign land (See Esther 4:16).
- YOU: It is really up to you. Take hold of the horn of salvation; run this pilgrimage race with heaven as the ultimate focus (See Hebrews 12:2)
What to do: Ask for grace to finish well.
Main Prayer Point: In Jesus name, Amen. Father don’t let me be stranded on my way to heaven, please hold me by Your loving hand.
Stay with God and NEVER let go of Him!
Pastor Tunji Adigun.
THE FAMILY MENU Thursday 16,May 2024.