Philippians 3:13-14 ‘..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.’
DAILY READING; 1 Corinthians 3, 1 Kings 16, Joel 3
Emmitt James Smith is one of America’s greatest football heroes.
However Emmitt’s success was as a result of his choice to ignore naysayers and keep marching forward by God’s grace despite the many odds stacked against him.
Emmit Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida. He
became a Christian at an early age. At the age of eight, he played his first organized football game on a team that was sponsored by the Salvation Army.
As he grew older, he dreamed of playing in the National Football League, but he was often discouraged by critics who said he didn’t have the size or the speed to be a professional football player. He was told he couldn’t even qualify for college football, talk less of making it to the National Football league.
But instead of becoming deterred by these criticisms, Emmitt rather used it as fuel and motivation to press forward, believing his destiny was only in God’s hands.
In 1987, despite the obstacles, Emmitt earned a scholarship to the University of Florida.
Holding on to God’s Word helped Emmitt to overcome the many challenges that lay ahead. Emmitt went on to eventually become a celebrated player, breaking a number of football records in the process. Finally he did achieve his dream and became the National Football League’s all-time leading rusher.
Today, Emmitt Smith continually thanks and praises God for his amazing success despite the odds against him. In a recent press conference he said “I owe Jesus everything I have and everything I am and every fiber of my being belongs to Him,”
Responsibility is said to be the mother of greatness.
The believers who succeed in life are those who accept the responsibility of maintaining steadfast faith in God’s Word, despite contrary circumstances.
Indeed when our heart is strong in God, no matter the challenges that may come our way, through Christ Jesus we will always overcome.
This is why setbacks or criticisms should never deter or stop your progress in life. Even in situations that does not seem to make sense, you must keep trusting in the Lord with all your heart.
As you keep pressing forward, it is only a matter of time before you see how each setback eventually plays into God’s master plan for your life.
Therefore whatever you may be confronted with today, be assured that through God, you can overcome. Remember that every time of challenge, is only a phase of life. It too shall pass. Life is in times and seasons. Therefore do not let temporary hurdles stop your long distance race. Keep your focus on God’s Word and keep pressing forward by His grace to His high calling in your life.
Despite the oppositions as you press forward with God’s help surely you will attain your goal.
God has great destinies for each of us, but we must pay the price of persistence and resilience, if we are to see the manifestations.
Certainly, the faithful God who called you will also perfect all that concerns you. Therefore in every situation, rather than fret or worry, choose to bless the Lord at all times and let His praise continually be on your lips. Through daily study of the Scriptures and fervent prayers, keep your faith strong. And as you keep pressing forward, it is only a matter of time before you experience greater open doors and speedy fulfilment of your dreams.
PRAYER: Father please enable me to keep pressing forward despite any challenge I may face. I thank You Lord for indeed doing exceedingly abundantly above all I could ever ask or imagine in Jesus Name.
QUOTE :
Thanking God in whatever situation you find yourself in life stirs up the Heavens to move on your behalf- WORDBITE 222
Shalom!
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