PROGRAMS

I have found through various situations and people that the best way to be a successful person in life, a success that is lasting and brings glory to God, is to align yourself with His program. Notice, I didn’t say just to be successful. If you want success that lasts and glorifies God, it must come through God’s way.

The kingdom of darkness has helped many people achieve a so-called “success,” but what is the true benefit or end result of such? You have to make a great sacrifice for that kind of assistance. Such an exchange is very costly and, in the long run, leads to destruction.

Some people have sought such help when they couldn’t make ends meet, exchanging their souls for worldly wealth. Most times, the devil will always demand your best, and sometimes, he will even require the very thing for which you make the request. People may see the semblance of success in your life, and some may even desire what you have, but only you know “where the shoe pinches,” as the saying goes. Eventually, such a road will only lead to destruction.

It is only God who gives blessings without adding sorrow to them. To go far with God, you must align yourself with His purpose. God has programs for:

* The individual
* The family
* The community
* The country
* The world, and so on.

INDIVIDUAL

You were created by God for a purpose. You are not a mistake or an accident. Even if your parents did not plan for you, or even did not want you, you are here because the Creator has a purpose for your life.

A healthy man has a sperm count of at least 15 million per milliliter of semen, with a total of about 39 million sperm in an entire ejaculation. That means around 39 million “runners” in a single race! What are the chances that sperm number 201 or 1500 would be the winner? Do you still think your coming into life was a mistake, just because someon,even your parents, said so? If you understand what we’re talking about, you’ll realize that Someone was working behind the scenes, and that you were specifically chosen.

Don’t just make decisions randomly; make sure your decisions align with God’s program for you as an individual. You were not created to waste away or simply pass through life without making a positive impact. You are not useless.

People are quick to condemn others simply because they didn’t succeed academically or in other areas. They use their own yardsticks to measure success and believe you can only succeed through academic qualifications. But look at the world today, people are becoming successful and influential through sports, entertainment, technology, and so on. This shows that being weak in one area doesn’t make you a failure.

Study the human brain, it has three major parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brainstem. Each one handles different functions. Go and study how it works. It’s important to know that every one of God’s creations has a purpose. Seek His face and align yourself with His program for your life, and you will see yourself succeeding exceedingly.

God will only support what brings His program to life (Galatians 6:8). I’m sure that you, as a human being, wouldn’t empower someone who would assist your enemy or competitor to destroy you. Likewise, don’t expect God to support or provide for you if He knows that what He gives you won’t be used for His purpose.

Are you ready to be obedient to His voice when He blesses you? Are you dead to self, pride, arrogance, adultery, and fornication? (Galatians 5:19).

It is nothing for God to bless you and lift you up, but are you completely surrendered to Him, not just with your lips but with your heart? He knows the heart of man and can see yours. That’s why He will test you before committing Himself to you.

One meaning of “test,” according to the dictionary, is a session in which a product, equipment, or system is examined under normal or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability. Likewise, you will be tested and evaluated. Why do you want what you are asking for? For what purpose? Don’t think you can lie to Him. He sees your heart, even the very hidden parts.

Deal with it, child of God. The sooner, the better.
It is well.