Psalm 75:6-7 
• ‘For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. He sets up one and brings down another.’

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• DAILY READING –     1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13; Isaiah 17-19; Psalm 114

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Dr. David Livingstone is celebrated today as  one of the greatest missionaries who ever existed on earth. He was an explorer, missionary, and anti-slavery campaigner, who became a great hero of the Victorian era for his epic discoveries in the heart of Africa. 

However David Livingstone was born into great poverty, living in one room with his parents and siblings. 

When David was ten years old, he worked in the cotton mills, for twelve and half hours a day, six days a week. Ordinarily this would have been a seal for a mundane existence, but young David determined his life will not end that way. His father was a committed Protestant Sunday school teacher, whose religious influence shaped young David’s decision to become a missionary. Though his parents could not afford formal education, David started taking small steps by attending an evening school sponsored by the mill owners at the end of work each day. There he studied Latin, botany, theology, and Mathematics. When he was 21 years old, he was accepted for training in the London missionary society, and later sent as a missionary to Africa. Surviving for decades in the harsh climate of Africa, he did more than any single person to abolish the African slave trade. He is hailed today as a hero and his name immortalized in history.  

Now, imagine if Dr. David had decided to do nothing about his dreams. He would have lived and died, never to be heard of. But rather he decided not to accept the sleight of hand life had dealt him. He decided to rewrite his story with the help of God and today he is celebrated.  

Many of us have visions and dreams God has placed in our hearts. But often times we allow excuses to bury this dreams. Despite hearing clearly from God, we often allow our circumstances to deter us. The common complaint often is insufficient fund, or inadequate qualification or lack of human connections etc. But then we forget that the Bible has already said with God nothing shall be impossible. Promotion comes from Him alone.

Psalm 75:6-7 says ‘For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. He sets up one and brings down another.’

Some of us have dreams of being in politics, pursuing a particular career, setting up a business, serving in ministry etc. But often times we feel too intimidated, and afraid to step out. But if only you can trust God and step out in pursuit of your vision, you will be amazed at how far God will eventually take you. Though you may start small now, there is greatness in store for you. 

Job 8:7 says ‘Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase’ 

Many of the great lives we see today  started their journey in very small ways. Just start from where you are, doing the best with the little that is available, and when you do it faithfully, trusting God, He will surely bless you beyond expectations. Do not let your circumstances weigh you down. Do not let situations defeat you, do not let problems make you think you have no tomorrow. You may look around you and feel you have nothing, or you may think you have no one, but never forget that you have God. And one with God is majority. The truth is all you need in life to succeed is your strong connection to God. It’s not what you have, but who you have that matters. And when God is with you, who can be against you? Nobody. Indeed through Christ, you can do all things. 

So decide today, that there will be no more excuses. Decide to rewrite your history with the help of God. You can achieve all God has ordained for you, if only you are willing to fight for it. Life is a battle, and you will only receive what you demand for. So demand for the best of God’s plan for you, do not settle for anything less. And with God’s help, as you step forward, you will achieve your dreams.   

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PRAYER: Lord, I know with You nothing shall be impossible. Please help me to always focus on your Word so that I can possess the faith to step out and achieve all that You have ordained for me to achieve in this life in Jesus Name. .   
QUOTE 
It is only when you can see God in the light of who He truly is that you can begin to walk in the overflow of His blessings. – WORDBITE 222. 
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK ESTABLISHED IN THE WORD OF GOD]