In my personal observation, one thing is certain, i.e., crossroads
of life can produce the best decision anybody can make especially when God-factor
is involved. Unfortunately, there are also decisions that cause many disastrous
consequences. No one can ever predict what will happen next except to make it
anyway. But one thing is clearly illustrated by the apostle Paul that will make
the difference is by choosing to stand on the supernatural perspective when we
make any decision, in this spiritual truth I can truly attest: “Now we have received not the spirit of the
world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things
freely given us by God. The natural person does not accept the things of the
Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them
because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Corinthians 2:12,14 ESV)
It is worthwhile to note that the greater things can also be
relative based on the person involved: a
piece of bread to a hungry child is a greater thing; a family reunited after
many years of separation is a greater thing; a fiesta to some family is another
greater thing; and there are other settings that can be considered great things
also. Most importantly, to a genuine believer of Jesus that stands on the
supernatural perspective, these are some of the things that can be considered
greater things: to become a recipient of salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice at
the cross of Calvary; a direct beneficiary of God’s forgiveness; and a witness
of God’s miraculous healing.
Interestingly, this is a year that can be considered a
crossroad for all of us to receive the greater things we all desire. The
nagging question for many can be this: how can we be guaranteed to receive the
greater things in 2014? Allow me to provide you with some principles to align ourselves
properly to make the right choices and to become a recipient of the greater
things of 2014: First, attain to
discern carefully the right choices and to have an expectant heart for the
greater things to come even at the worst of times. Romans 8:28 gave us an idea
of how God operates in this matter: “And
we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for
those who are called according to his purpose.” Simply put, don’t prejudged
things based on personal assessment until God says so. Secondly, go past beyond the circumstance that causes delays and
look ahead to what’s more important, i.e., what God is up to with the situation
at hand. Lastly, prepare to become a
ready vessel for the greater things that are coming as 2 Timothy 2:21 stated, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from
what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel
for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the
house, ready for every good work.”
I believe that the words of Eleanor Roosevelt rings very true
in regards to this matter: “One's
philosophy is not best expressed in words. It is expressed in the choices one
makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process
never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our
responsibility.”
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