2 Chronicles 27:6 – ‘So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.’

DAILY READING Acts 8:1-25; Deuteronomy 33-34; Job 20

The biggest comeback game in the history of America’s National football league [NFL], took place in November 1993. It was the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Oilers. In the first half of this game, the Houston Oilers were leading with 28 points while the Buffalo Bills had only 3 points. By the second half, things got even worse for the Buffalo Bills when the Houston Oilers’ score rose to 35 points while theirs still remained at 3 points. At this time, many Buffalo Bills fans, convinced the game was lost, sadly headed home.
However, things miraculously began to change. In a span of only 6 minutes and 52 seconds, Frank Reich, who played quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, scored points that helped his team to drastically cut down the gap to just 4 points. Then shortly after, the Buffalo Bills not only equalized, but also went ahead to win the game with 41 points while the Houston Oilers had 38 points. Frank Reich who was instrumental to this victory, was wildly celebrated for his amazing last-minute scoring that became the game changer.
During the post-game press conference, as journalists began to fire questions at Frank, he just said, ‘Before you ask me any questions, I want to share the lyrics to a song that has inspired me.’ Then he read the lyrics to ‘In Christ Alone,’ part of which says, ‘In Christ alone will I glory, though I could pride myself in battles won, for I have been blessed beyond measure, and by His strength alone I overcome.’
Frank, who is a Christian, said he had basically listened to this song, every free second for about four days straight, before the game. And during the game when their score was down, he had relied on Christ alone to help his team win.

Indeed through Christ alone we can do all things. And as the year draws to a close, most likely, many of us will be looking at our score cards. In our own estimation, we may have scored well or perhaps scored poorly. However in God’s own estimation that may not really matter because there are greater things ahead. Brace up yourself, because there is coming a game change!
Philippians 3:13-14 says ‘But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.’
It doesn’t matter your scores, with total reliance on Christ alone, everything can change for the better. However, the truth is that life does not give you what you deserve but what you demand. You have to decide for yourself that 2020 must become your turning-point year. Decide there will be no more room for explanation, but only manifestation. And for that to happen, you must give yourself to serious spiritual preparation.
2 Chronicles 27:6 says, ‘So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.’
Preparation is the fundamental key in the school of success. You either prepare to succeed or subscribe to regret. Proper preparation prevents poor performance.
Preparation means being ready for the opportunities ahead that will launch you into your next level. God will be bringing things your way in 2020 that, if you are not spiritually prepared, may catch you off-guard. To your normal mind it will not make any sense. Doors you didn’t even know existed will be opening for you. Suddenly God will be moving you from the back to the front. You will experience a sudden shift and a lift.
The 5 foolish virgins began to run helter-skelter at midnight because they were not prepared. Therefore, ensure there is reserve oil in your vessel. Ensure you are walking in purity and power. Ensure you are digging deep into the Word and being led by the Holy Ghost.: Your level of spiritual preparation is what will determine your height of outward manifestation.
2020 will indeed be a game changer. It is a year in which you will suddenly experience a change of seasons and change of story. And one important way to prepare for this coming season is to adequately bless God for 2019 as it ends. Indeed God has been very faithful this year. God has truly done us well! And as we bless Him for His finger, He will surely reveal His arm to us.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for Your marvelous helps to me throughout this year. Thank You also for the greater things ahead. Please help me to maintain a lifestyle of spiritual fervency and to be adequately prepared for the change of season You are bringing my way, in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE:
The treasures of God are never on the shallow end but are always buried in the depths of God’s Word. It takes a personal discovery to get there. – WORDBITE 222.