JAN 14, 2020

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:11-18

Memory Verse: For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding. 2 Corinthians 10:12 (CSB)

It is a mistake to think time is going. Time is not going. Time is here until the world ends. It is you that is going. You don’t waste time. Time is infinite. You waste yourself. You are finite. It is you that grows old and die. Time doesn’t. So, make better use of yourself before you expire. And one of the worst things to do with time is comparing yourself to others. A cow eats grass and gets fat but if dog eats grass, it will die. Never compare yourself with others. Run your race. What works for one person may be that which will kill you. Focus on the gifts and talents God gave you and don’t be envious of the blessings He gave others.

Both Lion and Shark are professional hunters, but, a Lion cannot hunt in the ocean and a shark cannot hunt in the jungle. That a Lion cannot hunt in the ocean doesn’t make it useless. Similarly, a Shark cannot hunt in the jungle doesn’t make it useless as well. Both have their own territory where they can do well. If a rose smell better than tomatoes, it doesn’t mean the rose can make a better stew. Don’t try to compare yourself to others. You also have your own strength, look for it and build on it. All animals that exist were in Noah’s ark. A snail is one of those animals.

If God could wait long enough for snails to enter Noah’s ark; His door of grace won’t close until you reach your expected position in life. Never look down on yourself, keep looking up. Remember that broken crayons still colour. Keep on pushing, you never can tell how close you are to your goal! Stay connected, your time is now.

Lesson: In Year 2020, recognize what you are destined to do and do just that. Keep your focus only on your assignment. Looking at another person’s lane may multiply your sorrow. Run on your own lane. Refuse to be distracted by the success of others. Everyone will have his/her time (Eccl 3:1).

THE WORK OF GOD CANNOT BE DONE ALONE. SHALL WE JOIN HANDS TOGETHER TO SPREAD THE GOODNEWS?  CHECK PAGE 54 FOR MORE DETAILS.

Quote:  A man becomes worried and jealous because he doesn’t know when his time shall come.

Prophetic Decree: You shall manifest in your own time in Year 2020, in Jesus name.

Prayer Focus

1. I receive wisdom to understand the times and seasons surrounding the affairs of my life, in Jesus name.

2. Holy Spirit, help me to understand what to do per time, in Jesus name.

3. My Father, deliver me from self-comparison, in Jesus name.

4. I connect to the omnipotent power of God for quick progress in Year 2020, in Jesus name.

5. Holy Spirit, help me to recognize my sphere of influence in Year 2020, and grant me grace me to stay there, in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Job 38-39