Friday, 11 November 2016
God Is at Work, in You
Dr RJ Sing
“[Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight.”
When Lincoln entered the Black Hawk War, he went as a captain but returned as a private. His business failed and the very tools he depended on to make a living had to be sold to pay his debts. The first time Lincoln tried for the Legislature he was defeated, as it was his first attempt to become a Congressman. When he tried for the office of Commissioner of the General Land Office, Lincoln failed again. Then he failed when he tried for the Senate. He also failed to get nominated as Vice President. But Abraham Lincoln never did quit. He became President of the United States and is recognized as one of the greatest leaders the world ever had and his decision to excel never weakened.
Thomas Edison, in his 10 000 attempts to invent the light bulb denied that he ever failed. He just found thousands of ways and it would not work. He was committed and he and God never quit. There was electricity there all the time. He allowed God to help him harness it.
Thousands of so-called “nobodies” have chosen the good life, decided on the best and have risen to lead nations, build fortunes and establish institutions for the betterment of humanity. When you choose, decide and act with God at work in you and nothing can stop you and Him together from succeeding.
From the November 2016 issue, themed Blessed to be a Blessing.
