Be the Best II

Wednesday 3 January
READ: Matthew 5:13-16  
MORE LESSON: Obadiah 1:21     

Yesterday we began to look at the fact that God wants us to be the best in all that we are and do. We also examined the necessity of becoming the best as a means of taking up kingdoms for our King and Father. We cannot effectively invade the world, impact it positively and take up territories without becoming an icon of excellence in our field. Moreso, we cannot become the best by remaining in obscurity. We are a city that is set on a hill, which cannot be hidden.

The things that God does are not an accident, oversight or coincidence. God is intentional about everything He does. He did not just make us the light of the world, the Bible says we are set on a hill so that our potential to shine will not be limited. It is God's original intention that when the world that lies in gross darkness seek light, they will look up to us on the hill. It is amazing that the children of light whom God has set on the mountain have left their place and are struggling for relevance in the valley.

Many Christians have hidden their light under the bushel of laziness, mediocrity, religious mindset and lots more. If we must become the best then we must learn to strike a balance in all that we do. Most times you find Christians who spend working hours praying and fasting instead of working. The Bible clearly tells us that God is not the author of confusion. He has given us time for everything.
We must, therefore, learn to manage our time wisely so that we can obtain maximum output in all that we do. It is embarrassing that we are the ones that are always queried for negligence of duty. It is an insult to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, some people have not been able to become the best in what they do because of mediocrity. They just believe in being small as they don't want to get out of their comfort zone to get anything done. With this kind of attitude, we cannot influence the world for God. We should therefore cast off every restraint of laziness, mediocrity, excuse etc, and work at becoming the best in all that we do,
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God: Rom 8:19.

It is time to wake up from slumber and manifest the glory of God in us and thereby command the world to do same.  Be the best.      

Prayer/Action
*Ask the Lord to make you an icon of excellence in your field of endeavour.
*Ask God to grant you the wisdom to stand out as the best.
*Pray for grace to live up to the expectation of God for your life.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER
2018, I forbid you from co-operating with enmity against me in your whole season, in the mighty name of Jesus.