When I boarded the airplane for the first time years ago, I discovered something interesting. As we gained some heights, the view was different. I was able to see the whole city at a glance. Much more, things that are normally big now looked very tiny and almost nonexistent. Then I learnt a vital lesson about heights and perspectives.
Friend, never forget this; heights determine perspectives. We would always see things in reference to where we are per time. Sometimes, God does not have to change your situation, He only needs to change your perspective (Psalms 73:17, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18). Getting the right perspective is crucial if you would make progress in life and destiny.
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen…” (2 Corinthians 4:18). Your problem is not always your problem, your perspective is. Joseph saw beyond the maltreatment of his brothers; he saw a divine set up for the fulfilment of his destiny (Genesis 50:20). The difference between all of us is what we see and how we see (2 Kings 6:15-17). Others can see darkness and gloominess while you see the glory of God rising upon you (Isaiah 60:1-3).
“Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come…” (Revelation 4:1). God is always asking His people to come up. Your walk with the Lord must be upwards and forward. This is why we always go up to Zion or Jerusalem but we go down to Egypt (Genesis 26:2, Psalms 122:1-4). Egypt is your past, Zion is the place of encounter with God and destiny. Zion is your advantage. You see as God sees, you hear what God is saying and you stay in command in life (Job 22:23-29).
Whereas we work from the beginning to the end, God works from the end to the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). God is not trying to know tomorrow, He’s working today based on what He already knows about tomorrow. Gaining heights with God would ensure that you have a helicopter view of matters of life and destiny. You see how the dots connect. You see the bigger picture (Habakkuk 2:1-3).
This new month, you need to gain heights. Press into greater things (John 1:50). Gain heights in prayers; build up yourself on your most holy faith (Jude 1:20). Gain heights in the word; revelation is what brings elevation (Galatians 2:2). Gain heights through quality relationships; don’t company with chickens while expecting to soar like the eagle (Proverbs 13:20). Gain heights through thanksgiving and rejoicing; let nothing steal your joy (Isaiah 12:3, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 14:17).
© ‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria
