When our ministry just started in Akure, I ran into an older minister in the city. As we talked, he began telling me stories about how ministry does not work in our city, how churches parked up and left the city, etc. Out of respect, I gave him attention. But the Holy Spirit told me; “Why are you listening to him?” Immediately, I left his presence. I knew God wanted me to sustain a winning attitude.
Friend, you need to sustain a winning attitude (Micah 7:8). Really, if you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you are also right. Only you define the limit of possibilities in your life and destiny. This is why God would first enlarge your heart before He enlarges your life. Limitations and possibilities must first happen inside you before they happen outside (Proverbs 23:7).
Stop attempting to change your external circumstances when you have not changed your internal condition (Philippians 2:5). God had to change Abraham’s perspective and perception before He changed His reality in life. Notice that God did not wait for Abraham to give birth to the first child before He started calling Him, father of nations (Genesis 17:5).
God does not address us based on our circumstances. He addresses us based on our destiny (Isaiah 54:1-3). For you to align with God and His plans, you have also got to address yourself based on your destiny, not based on your circumstances. Your circumstances are subject to change, but your destiny is a settled matter with God from the foundation of the world (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).
There is no land that is too difficult (Deuteronomy 2:36). There is no course or business that is too difficult. We only have people who have accommodated difficulty in their minds. This is why who you listen to matters. Let God choose your mentor for you. Don’t listen to just anybody. Expose yourself to the right voices (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
Your spirit needs to be stronger than the spirit of the land if you would conquer the forces of the land (Numbers 13:30, 14:24). The forces of the land are no match for the spirit of the kingdom. The spirit of the kingdom is the spirit of faith. It is the spirit of possibilities (2 Corinthians 4:13). Like Caleb and Joshua, when others say it cannot be done, you would declare; we are well able. Amen.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria