“When people come to the end of their personal
achievements and pursuit, it suddenly dawns on them that there is something
more. They have gotten all they set out to achieve yet they are not fulfilled.
By the time they got to the pinnacle of their obsession, it only reveals how
empty the whole thing has been, and like a mirage it disappears when it seems
to be within their reach.” (pg. xvii).
CONTEMPLATION
There is
more to life than money, fame and accolades. Some things only have seasonal
value but there are a few that are highly sought after and esteemed in season
and out of season. Our preoccupation all depends on what we hold so dearly to
in our heart.
“Any
accomplishment devoid of the true longing of our spirit will always leave in us
a feeling of dissatisfaction and vainness.” (Pg. Xviii.) The latest car,
fashion, building design, electronics, etc. will soon lose its glamour and
fame. But a heart continually flooded
with the glory of God is always the envy of all because it dwells in true peace
and prosperity (see Isaiah 26:3).
Whatever
decision of life you are contemplating, it will be an error to jump to
conclusion without asking God if it will help fulfill His purpose for your
life. When the heart of a man is very desperate for fame and fortune it will
often ignore the various warning signs flashing before him and will listen to
just what he wants to hear (Proverbs 16:25).
PRACTICAL
ISSUES
Is it
true that at the end of your present pursuit you will feel fulfilled?
How many
people do you know that has true fulfillment at the end of a similar pursuit?
At the
end of this pursuit do you think anybody will still see God glorified? If all that will be noticed is your fame,
fortune and accolades please think again. Daily Devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the
Glorious Fountain Ministries.
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