Wednesday 11 May
READ: Luke 19:1-11
MORE LESSON: Prov. 2:1-6
The text for today gives the interesting story of Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus is an example of a man who was able to catch the attention of Heaven that commanded a change of status. A man that was regarded as a chief among sinners became someone that Jesus came to stay in his house. The Lord Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to your house.... There are lessons that can be learnt from the story of Zaccheaus in encountering God. Zacchaeus' encounter happened when Jesus was on transit and He was to pass through Jericho. In those days there were no handbills, posters or radio broadcast, but Zacchaeus got the information that Jesus would pass that path even before Jesus arrived. He must have been a diligent seeker of information.
The reason many people are stranded in destiny is because they do not passionately seek the information that can take them to the next level in life. Getting good information is crucial and it can determine whether a man goes to the next level or stays in the same place. A young man who wants to become a lawyer should check how much information he hunts in that area. How many lawyers has he met to ask questions? How does one become a lawyer? What subject combination does he need to read law? This doesn't just apply to students; whatever you are doing, when was the last time you updated your information about that area of life? A leader, whether spiritual or physical, who refuses to labour for information has refused to labour for growth. If you refuse to grow, the people you are leading will outgrow you. As a pastor, teacher, unit head or worker, you must continually update and re-invent yourself. If you keep doing the same thing the same way for years you will become obsolete. You should read books, go for trainings, courses and conferences. A reader is a leader. When you stop reading, you stop leading.
Never stop getting relevant information, your next level is hidden in information and it is your duty to seek for it and find. Remember Deut 29:29 which says, The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. It is the information you get that will deliver your portion in destiny to you which will be the inheritance you will hand over to your children. One of the things that made Zacchaeus encounter God was that he got vital information. The information that you need to enter your next level will be made available to you as you diligently seek for it, in Jesus’ name. There is nothing a diligent man seeks for that he cannot find. In the name of Jesus, you will find all you need for your next level today.
Prayer/Action
* Ask God to grant you access to the information that will better your life.
* Pray that you will not miss your way in destiny.
* Cover your pathway today with the blood of Jesus.
PROPHETIC PRAYER
Everything that has brought me tears and pain this year will bring me joy this day, in the name of Jesus.
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