Posts

Showing posts from February, 2025

The Power of Location in Destiny Fulfillment

Life’s journey is not just about movement; it is about direction. A man may be full of potential, waiting with unwavering patience for his breakthrough, yet if he remains in the wrong location, his waiting will be in vain. Divine allocation is tied to divine location, and until a person finds himself where he ought to be, fulfillment will remain elusive. Abraham’s story is a striking example of how destiny is often unlocked through obedience to divine relocation. He was settled in Ur of the Chaldeans, a place of familiarity, surrounded by his family and traditions. Yet, God called him out, not because he was idle, but because his inheritance was not in that land. It is possible to be diligent, prayerful, and hardworking yet remain stuck because one is waiting for a harvest in a place never destined to bear fruit. Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you, God commanded. It was not a suggestion but a call to movement. Had Abra...

Not Every Open Door Is Your Door

The waiting season is often the most challenging period of a person's journey. The temptation to escape it at any cost can be overwhelming, as every opportunity that presents itself seems like the perfect answer to your longings. When you are waiting for a life partner, every man may look like a husband material, and every lady may appear to be the favor you prayed for. When seeking a job, every offer may seem like your breakthrough. When struggling financially, every means of making money may feel justified. However, discernment is crucial. Not all opportunities are divine provisions. Some are mere distractions. It is in these moments that you must pause and seek God's direction, for He sees beyond the thirst of the moment. The hunger for immediate relief can blur the vision of destiny. A starving man may see poison as a meal if desperation takes over. Likewise, some doors that seem open are not necessarily meant for you to walk through. God’s plan often requires patience, and...

Yesterday’s Glory Is Already Ash, Move Forward

Young man, life has a way of trapping men in the illusion of past successes. Many bask in the glow of yesterday’s achievements, forgetting that the world moves forward, and God desires continuous growth. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace. This is a divine proclamation that no matter how magnificent the past was, there is always a greater dimension ahead. A man who once killed an elephant with a mere cap may be celebrated for a day, but soon, the world forgets. The same people who applauded him will look for the next great feat, and if he remains stagnant, his name fades into history. Yesterday’s glory is like as. It has burnt out, it is spent, it has no substance left to sustain the future. God is interested in where we are going and what we are becoming. The danger of dwelling in past accomplishments is that it blinds a man to the new doors God is opening. Young men must recognize that their...

The Fatal Error of Self-Reliance

One of the gravest mistakes a young man can make is to believe that his strength alone guarantees victory. It is equally deceptive to think that swiftness ensures success in a race or that wisdom alone brings sustenance. This is a dangerous illusion. Intelligence may open doors to riches, and understanding may attract favor, but to rely solely on them is a fatal error, one that could leave you stranded in mediocrity or irrelevance. God’s divine plan is entirely in His hands. The moment you shift your focus to self-reliance, trusting in the flesh, intellect, or abilities, you will find yourself chasing shadows and catching nothing. Any achievement rooted in human strength is fleeting. What is possible by man is ordinary and limited, but what is established in God is enduring and supernatural. Strength is never a guarantee of victory; in fact, it can become the very reason for failure. By strength shall no man prevail.  History has shown that mighty warriors have fallen, and men of c...

None Is First, None Is Last

In the grand scheme of destiny, no one is first, and no one is last. The fulfillment of purpose is not a race in which one must outpace another, nor is it a ranking system where early success guarantees superiority. Purpose is divine, intricately woven into God's eternal plan, unfolding at His appointed time. Life often tempts us to measure ourselves against others, to assess our progress by the achievements of those around us. But divine purpose does not conform to human timetables. Some are called to walk in the fullness of their purpose early in life, while others are divinely prepared for a later manifestation. Moses led Israel out of Egypt but never stepped into the Promised Land. His assignment was to pioneer the deliverance, yet it was Joshua who brought the people into the land of promise. If Joshua had compared his journey to Moses’, he might have despised his own timing. But God’s orchestration is sovereign. What appeared to be an ending for one was only the beginning for...

Spoils of Compromise

Young man, be careful not to be lured by the lust for material things. Many have compromised their faith and values in pursuit of wealth, power, and luxury, only to find themselves in a state where anything goes. No matter how much wealth you accumulate or how high you rise in status, if you have abandoned your principles and sacrificed your integrity for material gain, you are merely enjoying the spoils of compromise. These spoils may appear attractive and rewarding, but they carry the power to strip you of the grace and glory God has placed upon you. They can reduce a man destined for greatness to nothing. You were created to reign, to stand as a beacon of God’s design and purpose. But compromise can rob you of this destiny. The devil tempted Jesus, offering him the entire world in exchange for compromise. He suggested a shortcut to greatness, bypassing God's ordained process. Had Jesus succumbed, he would have gained temporary spoils but lost his eternal purpose. His mission wou...

Go Again

Young man, never grow weary of trying again. Do not let exhaustion steal your fight, nor let discouragement silence your effort. The breakthrough you seek is closer than you think. The answer you long for is within reach. This is not the time to throw in the towel. No, this is the time to push even harder, to press beyond the weariness, because the season of drought will soon give way to a downpour of abundance. You must be intentional about going again. You must summon the strength to make another move, to put in the effort again, to show up once more. Growth is hidden in persistence. Breakthrough is embedded in resilience. The answer isn’t in quitting; it’s in trying again. Think back to the days of Elijah when the land had suffered a relentless drought for three years. The prophet prayed earnestly for rain and sent his servant to check the sky for a sign. Nothing. Again, he sent him. Still nothing. Over and over, the young man went, returning with the same answer, no sign, no shift,...

When It Feels Like No Help Is in Sight

Young man, I know the weight of waiting. I know the frustration of giving your all, yet feeling like the breakthrough is still out of reach. You’ve prayed, labored, and done your part, yet the pieces don’t seem to fit. It’s in moments like this that faith is truly tested, not when the answers come easily, but when the silence lingers. Think of Joseph, a man given dreams of greatness but thrown into a pit by his own brothers, sold into slavery, and wrongfully imprisoned. If anyone had reason to give up, it was him. Years passed, and nothing seemed to align with the vision God had shown him. But Joseph remained faithful in the unseen places, working diligently in Potiphar’s house, maintaining his integrity in prison, and interpreting dreams even when he had no clarity on his own future. Then, suddenly, the door opened. In a single day, he moved from the prison to the palace. Your story may feel like Joseph’s right now, forgotten, delayed, uncertain. But hold on. Every trial is shaping y...