A young man was bothered that he was not making as much progress as he wanted. While in prayer, God spoke to him: “Son, progress for me is being where I want you to be, even if it is staying on the same spot.” That conversation readjusted his perspective about life.
Friend, progress with God is being where He wants you to be per time. The instructions of God may not always make sense, but let them build faith in your heart (Proverbs 4:5-7). Trying to reason out divine instructions is another form of rebellion (1 Samuel 15:20-23).
There are no experts in life and destiny. To succeed in life, don’t joke with divine instructions (Psalm 71:7). Don’t subject divine instructions to human calculations. God’s blessings are wrapped up in obedience (Genesis 26:2-3).
Too much analysis has brought paralysis to a lot of lives and visions today (2 Kings 5:12). Our minds must not become the graveyard of divine instructions. Telling God how He should lead you is a subtle declaration that you are wiser than Him (2 Kings 5:12).
Prayer is not complete until you hear what God would have you do (John 2:5). Prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue (Habakkuk 2:1-4). We are to listen to what God says. What you say to God is prayer. What He says to you is wisdom (Job 32:8).
You need to surround yourself with people who will help with your obedience (2 Kings 5:13). Get out of relationships that make it difficult or make you look stupid for obeying God. You need people who will keep pushing you in obedience until you fulfil your destiny (2 Corinthians 1:24).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria