Proverbs 22:29 says ‘Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.’
DAILY READING; 1 John 1; 2 Chronicles 34; Psalm 89:19-37
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist regarded as the greatest composer who ever lived, Ludwig van Beethoven dominates a period of musical history as no one else before or since.
Beethoven composed some of the most glorious music played in the Church during his generation and beyond.
His music ranks amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire. He remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music and up till today, he is widely celebrated for being an innovator and an undisputed master at his art.
Beethoven dedicated his life to become the best at his work, which meant countless hours of practice, revisions, and overcoming many personal and professional difficulties.
From the age of seven years he made his first public recital on March 26, 1778, where he played impressively.
By 12 years he was already earning money through music and helping to support his parents. As a prodigiously talented musician, Beethoven’s fame soon quickly spread and he was in high demand.
During his time, he was highly sought after by kings and queens and played in the best courts and palaces of that era. Despite the great challenges he had faced, through his faith in God, his diligence and dedication to his work, he became one of the greatest composers of all time.
Proverbs 22:29 says ‘Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.’
To be outstanding in life, we must give total diligence to our calling. It is true that success is our birthright as believers, but we must adhere to diligence to attain to our destined heights in life.
God’s gifts and callings are meant to bring us before great men, however, it takes understanding of God’s ways to actualize them.
Understanding God’s Word and walking in His covenant is what enables us to be diligent in our pursuit.
It is lack of vision and understanding of God’s Word that makes people live without focus and run after things of no eternal value. But, as believers, we cannot afford to squander precious time on vain pursuits, especially in these end-times.
We need a strict compliance with God’s Word to attain the great heights of success He has ordained for us.
God’s success formula is found in Joshua 1:8 which says that when we meditate day and night in His Word and observe to do what is written therein, then we will be prosperous and have good success.
Good understanding of the Word attracts God’s favor which is what elevates and promotes us to outstanding heights.
Proverbs 13:15-16 says ‘Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.’
People who transgress God’s Word and lack understanding of His covenant will find life hard and difficult because they would lack God’s mercy and favor necessary for success in life.
Isaiah 27:11 says ‘..For it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour.’
To actualize God’s plan for our lives, it is important that we labor in His Word and diligently pursue His will.
Throughout the Scriptures, those who greatly succeeded in their endeavors were those who worked hard in pursuit of God’s assignment for them.
Jesus, our Saviour said in John 9:4 ‘I must work the works of him that sent me,’
Then in John 5:17 He also said ‘The Father worketh hitherto, and I work’
If God the Father and Jesus are diligently working, then we have no excuse for not diligently pursuing our calling.
In this season, as we seek understanding of God’s Word and zealously pursue His call, we will surely experience unprecedented grace and favor that will take us to unimaginable heights in our endeavors.
PRAYER: Lord I thank You for granting me the grace to diligently seek Your Word and pursue Your calling for my life. As I do, I thank You for bountifully releasing Your blessings of grace, mercy and favor upon me in Jesus Name.
QUOTE :
When God places His hand upon a man in life nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. WORDBITE 222.