Greatness is Mine

Thursday 7 July
READ: Lk.1:27-38
MORE LESSON: Jn.6:62-63

Greatness is God's plan for all His children. The inheritance of the benefits of the Highest, that is God Himself, is God's will for us all, He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: Lk.1:32. The throne is God's destination for His children. God never created anyone to be a slave to satan, sin or the world. Reigning is our lot in Christ Jesus, a reign with permanence and relevance. But like Mary, several of us wonder if that greatness, that throne and reign will ever be a reality because we do not know men; like Mary we ask, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? Lk.1:34b. This has been the question several people ask when it comes to making it in life. They conclude that they will not make progress because they don't have connections.

Some say they are from poor families and know nobody, therefore they can never get to high places in this world. Fulfilling a great destiny is not first and foremost by knowing men. Men are vital but to get to the throne and have everlasting impact can only be by the angel's answer in Lk.1:35, And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

True greatness is a reality by the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon and overshadowing you. Therefore let the following keys sink in you in your pursuit of greatness
1. Find favour with God. Several people seek favour from men at the expense of favour with God. It is foolishness for a female student to seek favour to pass examination from a lecturer in the university by giving the man sexual favours or gratification. This is an example of seeking favour from man at the expense of the Lord's instruction and commands. Such people will never have lasting greatness.

2. Connect to God by getting incubated by the Spirit of God and by acknowledging His presence daily. As a child of God, fellowship with Him daily; allow Him to speak and relate with you; walk in obedience to His leading and be inspired by Him. The Holy Spirit is the highest connection you need to make it in life; He will order your steps to the necessary men and places that will propel you to your throne. Learn to fellowship with Him and you will get to that desired place of greatness, relevance and prominence. What men have tagged as impossible will become a reality and fulfilment in your life, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER/ACTION
* Prayerfully list your areas of desired greatness and begin to commit them to the great God who makes people great.
* Declare that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will get to the peak of your God- given destiny in life.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Dear Lord, I frustrate the tokens of liars over this month and I make all diviners, enchanters and sorcerers mad, in the mighty name of Jesus.