Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

DAILY READING; • Revelation 13; Esther 3-4; Psalm 106:1-23

Henry John Heinz was a nineteenth century Christian businessman who founded the Heinz company. He based his business on Christian principles and proclaimed that his success was a direct result of his faith in God.
Though he experienced tragedies and set-backs but through faith in Christ, and diligence, Henry created one of the greatest brands in business history that still thrives today. His life story is a fascinating tale that continues tt inspire and educate aspiring Christian entrepreneurs the world over.

Heinz began working very early in life, by the age of nine, he had started growing vegetables in the family garden and selling homemade vegetable products from the farm. Gradually, he expanded his business, and when he graduated from high school, his sales from the garden had grown to such an extent that he had to hire workers.
His mother was an enormous influence on him, whom he credited for playing a crucial role in his success. She was a woman of strong faith who from childhood diligently taught Henry great lessons and principles from the Bible. As the daughter of a Lutheran minister, she had wanted him to become a priest. Henry, however, preferred to serve God through business, by becoming a Kingdom financier.
While in his twenties, his company reached a great success and Henry became a wealthy entrepreneur..
However at this time in 1875, the U.S. financial crisis erupted, resulting in the entire banking system being paralyzed. Heinz’s company was grossly affected like many others and soon the Heinz company became bankrupt. The Collapse of the Company made Henry to experience serious setbacks and emotional stress. But through faith and prayers, he was eventually able to get back on his feet.
At 31-years, Henry Heinz had to start all over again from scratch. As he refused to give up and worked hard, in the span of just a few years, his business became again incredibly successful and expanded beyond his wildest imagination.
Heinz held dear his faith and even on business trips would take the time to pay homage to historical Christian sites. One day, after visiting the chapel Wesley founded, Heinz later stated that “I felt I was upon holy ground.”
Despite all his wealth, he considered his faith in Christ to be his greatest possession. When he died on May 14, 1919, at the opening of his will was found this remarkable statement “I desire to set forth, at the very beginning of this Will, as the most important item in it, a confession of my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior.”
Through following God’s Biblical principles, Henry achieved success that has continued to endure even up till today. The Heinz company remains a successful global company that grosses billions of dollars in annual income and is the fifth largest food company in the world.
Heinz’s descendants and relatives have been positively impacted by the legacy he left. Among his descendants are U.S. Senators, great business men, and among his relatives is the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.

Faith in God is the master key to success in life. Today there is an overhyped message that says becoming rich and successful is all that matters in life, despite the means through which it is achieved. But that’s false. True success comes from living to please God and becoming a blessing to humanity.
It is the blessings of God that makes rich and adds no sorrow with it. The most important thing in life is not the pursuit of financial success but the pursuit of a successful relationship with God.
The only treasure that will accompany us out of this earth will be our relationship with God. That relationship will be the ticket to our eternal location and allocation.
When we have our priorities right and maintain strong faith in God, then we will succeed exceedingly and overcome life’s challenges.
Though we may sometimes experience trials, afflictions, or setbacks, we must always keep our focus on Jesus, keep moving forward, and never give up. When the goal before you becomes more powerful than the obstacle behind you, you will always win. Through faith in God, you can slay the giants on your path and ascend to your destined throne.
Though you may not sometimes understand everything you go through, always know that God is in control and He has a great plan and purpose for your life.
As you keep doing what is right, God is building character in you, and you are passing the test. And remember, the greater the test, the sweeter, the testimony.
Faith in God’s ability enables us to accomplish what seems impossible. Therefore refuse to be daunted by any mistakes or failures, rather stay strong in faith and be resilient in your pursuits.
Though there may be bumps and detours on life’s journey, we must learn to despise present challenges and keep looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.[Hebrews 12:2]

Regardless of what you may have seen so far, your greatest days are ahead. The work God began in you, He will surely complete it. And as you keep moving forward in faith, surely God’s grace will eventually propel you to the amazing heights of success He has destined for you..

PRAYER: Father please enable me to always keep my focus on You as I run this race of destiny. No matter what comes my way I know that through faith in Your Word, I will always succeed exceedingly and abundantly in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE :
The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222.