WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION?

TEXT: Philippians 2:2-6 (KJV)
² Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
³ Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
⁴ Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
⁵ Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
⁶ Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

It is not easy to find out why people are motivated to do what they do. In carrying out official assignments the loyalty of some is only due to a hidden selfish motive. Their selfish ambition is the only reason they are serious with the work. When they are asked to carry out an assignment on behalf of the office or organization, they are always looking for what they can gain. This is the kind of fellow that finds it difficult to give credit to the organization other individuals. They want to be seen as the one who make things happen. They don’t want you to see the team effort that produced the result. They enjoy taking all the glory. Until we learn to acknowledge the grace and gift of God in others it will be hard to attract true success. A self-cantered fellow will often make use of expression like “Don’t worry, I know what to do...” but a selfless fellow will say “Don’t worry; we will see what we can do.”

A man with an honest heart will be firm to clear the air when he is given the praise meant for another.  Don’t settle for cheap popularity, work for it and when it is your turn, it will come with honour. Don’t use another man’s block to build your house.  If you gain the favour of certain individuals by deceit it will become very hard to gain their respect once the truth is revealed. Wherever you find yourself, be content with what God has for you and at the appointed time He will reward your faithfulness.  The Glory Realm Devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries.