Recently, I saw my younger daughter roaming around the house, so I asked if she’d done her homework from school. She said yes. Then I asked, “How about your upcoming test? Have you prepared for it?” Her response surprised me: “Daddy, I’m overprepared.” I gently told her, “You cannot overprepare.”
Friend, you cannot overprepare (Galatians 4:1-2). When you think you’re prepared enough, you probably don’t understand the scope and weight of your destiny. One reason God keeps showing us visions of our tomorrow is to stir us into a life of preparation (Psalm 78:70-72).
When a person lacks an authentic vision from God, they become easily satisfied (Amos 6:1). If your revelation is shallow, your preparation will also be shallow. Jesus spent about 30 years preparing for a ministry of about 3 years. He understood the weight of that ministry. No wonder he finished in just about 3 years (John 17:4, 19:30).
A wise person once said: “If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first four sharpening the axe.” The truth is, if the axe is dull, you’ll need to apply more strength and eventually finish late or not finish at all (Ecclesiastes 10:10). Preparation time isn’t wasted time. It’s time invested in the speed and quality of delivery (Luke 4:1-14).
The manifestation of a divine vision is often lesser than its revelation due to insufficient preparation (Romans 8:19). Often, people approach a divine vision with excitement rather than a sense of responsibility. Until you take responsibility to prepare for your God-ordained destiny, you’ll make it look like a lie (Habakkuk 2:1-3).
It’s better to be accused of being too serious than to be mocked for being too lazy (1 Corinthians 15:10). Don’t let those who don’t know your destiny tell you you’re doing too much. Let the revelation of your divine destiny propel your sense of urgency and commitment to preparation (Luke 1:80). You cannot overprepare.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria