1 Corinthians 15:10 ‘But by the grace of God I am what I am.’

DAILY READING; 1 John 4; Ezra 1-2; Psalm 91

As a young man, Ron Kenoly planned to seek his fortune in the circular music industry and dreamed of being a famous Rhythm and Blues singer.
As he pursued his dream, he became a sought-after nightclub performer.
He changed his name to Ron Keith, became part of a group called “Shades of Difference.’ He began attracting attention from big record labels and appeared set to make “the big break.”
But it never happened, because at that.particular time, he had a dramatic encounter with God that drastically changed his priorities in life.
Kenoly dropped his pursuit of Rhythm and Blues music and recommitted his life to Christ. He tried to get a Gospel record deal but when that didn’t work out, he then got a job at a College gymnasium. But it was a tough time for him because people who had heard of him as a circular musician, would ask him what brought him down so low.
Kenoly remained persistent in trying to break into the Gospel music scene and wrote songs for various congregations.
Though he began his music ministry in 1978, for eight years, he was virtually unknown. Several demos he sent out to the various Christian labels, received no response.
Meanwhile offers from nightclubs and secular record companies were still coming in, tempting him to change his mind.
As things reached a critical point, one evening a distraught Ron Kenoly sat alone at the piano in his local Church. After playing and singing for a while, he made a definite decision to give up his dream of being a professional singer and just allow only God’s will to be done in his life.
Almost immediately, his situation began to change.
He began to receive a series of invitations to lead the worship at different crusades. He was eventually given a full time appointment as worship leader at the Jubilee Christian Centre in San Jose, California.
One day, Don Moen, who was the vice president of Integrity Music, visited Jubilee Christian Centre and was quite impressed when he saw Ron Kenoly’s performance.
In 1989, Don Moen invited Ron Kenoly to lead worship with the Hossana Integrity music label. They recorded the Album ‘Jesus Is Alive’ in 1990 . This was soon followed by another album ‘Lift Him Up’ which had such a staggering success that finally established Ron Kenoly as an international Gospel artiste.
Kenoly’s decision to prioritize God’s will above all else attracted uncommon divine favor that catapulted him to unimaginable success.

Sometimes God allows us to be broken before He can make us. To be broken means to come to the place where we give up our own will and surrender totally to God’s will.
Pursuing after the heart of God is the secret card for experiencing success in life. Putting God’s will first in all our affairs cause situations to change in our favor. All the labour of man is futile without God’s input, but one day of His favor can be worth more than a thousand years of labor.
Indeed we can only become truly great through God’s grace.
God is the maker of men’s destinies, and it is only through following Him that we become made in life (Matt.4:19).

In 1 Corinthians 15:10 Apostle Paul says, ‘But by the grace of God I am what I am.’

Indeed, every story of greatness in the Kingdom is rooted in God’s grace, and we connect to grace through obedience to His Will.
When you seek God first, you will never end up as last. Even if it seems you experience a setback, you are only being set up for something better and greater.
Though people might laugh at you or think it is all over with you, as long as you remain steadfast in prioritizing God’s will, you will surely have the last laugh.
It doesn’t matter how difficult the road may initially appear, the divine favor that comes through obedience to God will eventually break the barriers resisting your progress. The truth is that mighty men are made by the Almighty God. We do not prevail by our own strength or smartness. God is the Most High God, and all who are joined to Him end up in the high places of life.
Just one touch of His favor is enough to catapult you to unimaginable heights of success.
Therefore today, let us re-evaluate our priorities and resolve in our hearts to give God first place in everything. As we give God our best, He’ll take care of the rest. Indeed as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, everything else shall be added unto us.

PRAYER: Father, today I choose to put You first in all my affairs and place Your will above all else. As I do so, I thank You for overflowing my life with Your blessings of divine favor in Jesus’ Name.
QUOTE;
The tests you are going through in life today are not for your destruction; they are for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222