GREAT THREATS IN APPEALING APPAREL

It is true that in every ugly situation there are hidden treasures waiting for someone who is ready to take the risk to unleash the hidden treasures. So also things that pose greatest threats are always clothed with gold and very appealing apparel. I came across this illustration some days ago and l will like to share it in this message. If you place a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will immediately attempt to scramble out for safety. Place the same frog in water at room temperature; do not scare it, it will stay put. But if the pot sits on a heat source, and if you gradually turn up the temperature, something very interesting will happen. As the temperature rises, initially the frog will do nothing. In fact, it will show every sign of enjoying itself. As the temperature gradually increases, the frog will begin to feel uncomfortable and getting weaker, until it is unable to climb out of the pot. Though there is nothing restraining the frog, it will sit there and boil, perhaps to death. Why? The frog’s internal apparatus for sensing threats to survival is geared to sudden changes in its environment; not to slow, subtle and gradual changes.

That is how many are caught unaware in the voyage of life. What causes regrettable events in life are often embedded in pleasures so that the potential victims will hardly notice it. We become prey to destructive events when we are enjoying the goodies life offers. Adam and Even lost eternal joy because of disobedience Genesis 3:9-19. Rueben lost all the blessings as a first son because of some minutes pleasure Genesis 49:3-4. What brought Samson from grace to grass was coated in his lust for strange women. Not everything that is appealing at first glance will give you eternal joy if you care to look beyond what you see now.  

MARRIAGE

Marriage goes beyond two naked bodies; rolling in an ecstasy on the bed. It takes a shoulder of a superman to carry burdens of the holy union. Marriage is a source of unending joy to the wise; but fools open door for strange ordeals, full of bitter experiences. Marriage is ordained by God; it takes wisdom and understanding, with meekness of heart to sustain the union because forces beyond the natural always want to obstruct the plans of God. It is obvious that no marriage is perfect; but it takes two parties involved to share common mind in order to experience unending bliss in the voyage of marriage.

Marriage is good but it is the most complicated venture in human’s endeavour. Marriage is only an institution where you obtain your certificate before you proceed on your studies. Many young ones fool themselves, believing they are fooling someone else. Marriage is not Hollywood movies; it is a personal experience that can make or make someone’s destiny. Many are so curious to go into it; but end up rushing out of it. Many fall in love with; personality, money, achievement, status, stature and other funny things. They have forgotten that they will live with characters and attitude of other party in marriage. That is why unresolved issues are inevitable in many marriages. They are blindfolded by the illusion of marriage because they decided to be undecided, their lust lead to distraction, distraction to wrong discovery, wrong discovery to wrong choice, wrong choice to predicament and predicament to broken marriages, with physical and emotional abuses.

But a wise one will wait patiently, look beyond today, follow the right path to make his or her choice; and enjoy unending blissful moments of the holy union.

EXPECTATION PRECEDES MANIFESTATION

Expectation is the conception stage of manifestation; it is the determinant factor of manifestation. What you do not expect, you cannot possess. What you do not desire, definitely you cannot have it. Indeed, there is power in expectation. It is a force that draws a hope or material thing from the spiritual realm to the physical. The same force brings a thing from abstract to reality. Bible gives us clear revelation of what Earth looks like at the beginning before God’s profession in Genesis 1:3-28 “The earth was without form, and void;…..Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.” Other God’s expectations came to manifestations as He professed. All these things came out of abstract to reality.

However, what sustains your expectations through the thick and thin of life is “FAITH.”  Expectation delivers maximally when it is backed up by faith in God, focused mind and other relevant steps channel towards the manifestation. Great success in life’s endeavour, blissful family, lucrative jobs, victories in the battles of life and many other things are the manifestations of your expectations. No one can achieve anything in life without first expecting it. Abraham, the father of FAITH left certainty for uncertainty; believing in his expectations through the directive of God. He was blessed beyond measures Genesis 12:1-2, 13:2. David’s expectation gave him victory over Goliath I Samuel 17:45-50. Woman with the issue of blood combined faith with great expectation and she became healed from her long time sickness.

What can you see yourself become in the next few years from now? Create a mental picture of such in its best form; hold onto it despite all odds of life. Begin to expect it; back up your expectations with relevant planning, preparations, actions, diligent work and strong faith in God. When all these are in place, your manifestation is guaranteed. 

HIDDEN BENEFITS IN THE TURBULENT WINDS

Amidst of every boisterous wind lies the way out of it. Amidst of every challenge of life lies great opportunities to become a celebrity. Challenge is just like illusion; it is not real until you make it to become real. Despite overwhelming darkness in the tunnel; you can only see the light, if you can see through it. But appreciating a challenge, seeing it from the angle of opportunity is what majority of people lack. Many are fighting shadow because they have not realised it is a shadow. Many could not contend with the challenges of life because they think their challenges are too big for them.

However, the way an eagle meets and handles the challenge of wind brings to mind the opportunities you can derive from a challenge. Let us examine them briefly for better understanding of how challenges can become stepping stones to prominence.

• Turbulent wind causes the eagle to soar higher: This is tremendous lifting power in the thermal updrafts of turbulent winds. It lifts up eagle to fly at higher height where no ordinary bird can reach.
• Turbulent wind gives the eagle a large view: The higher the eagle flies, the larger will be its perspective of the land below it. This gives eagle an opportunity to have a wider and better coverage.
• The turbulent lifts the eagle above harassment: At lower elevations the eagle is often harassed by suspicious crows. As it soars higher, it leaves behind all these distractions.
• It also allows the eagle to use less effort and fly faster.

 Can you see how marvellous and beneficial turbulent winds of life could be? If only we can appreciate hidden opportunities in the turbulent winds of life; then we will discover our path to the higher height in life. Face your storms and become a hero.

YOU EITHER IN OR OUT

The creation of mankind is done in such a way that everyone has a role to play in a comprehensive role of life. The creation of mankind shows the power and strength of connectivity that binds us together in order to live a fulfilled life. It is well organised in such a way that no one is left out. It shows that everyone is unique, no matter how bad you think you are; you are for a purpose that must be discovered by yourself.

Despite the fact that God created mankind to exhibit his creative ideas in chain of events of life, if anyone refuses to play his role; life will still continue with or without his contribution. On top of the mountain or in the valley of life; you are there for a specific purpose that you must discover. You either discover the hidden treasure in your present predicament or fade away with it. You either be in picture or out of the whole picture. Life will not cease just because of you; it will continue with or without you. You are only indispensable if you are willing to serve God and humanity. Remember this; for every mission on earth, there are thousands of people on queue waiting to take over from you if you are sluggish with the assigned mission.