“The distant between insanity and ingenuity is only measured
by result.” This is the truth about the response people of this world give to
all of us. When you are embarking on a mission to fulfill your vision or dream;
many people will say that you are insane but when after sometime you did not
give up but continue and your result becomes positive, the same people will
call you a genius. That is why there is a saying in Igbo language that says “onu kwuru njo ke emesia kwue mma” (the mouth
that spoke bad will later on speak well).
Yesterday night many Nigerians celebrated the Super Eagles
of Nigeria and their history making Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. Most of the
people that were celebrating the team are those who never gave them any chance
at all. But right now all Nigerians are in a very high spirit celebrating the
victory of the Super Eagles which most people where calling super chicken
before now. Friend what are you going through right now? What are you passing
through at this point in time? Does everywhere and people around you look so boring?
Are you in a state where nobody around you believes in you? Don’t give up your
hope. Don’t give up your faith. God will never give up on you. God is
presenting all those people and that hard situation as “testimony point” when
you have gotten your victory over all your enemies.
After the first match Keshi said that he is proud of his
boys. That his boys played well and many Nigerians asked for his head. Then when
the team drew again with Zambia and the Big Boss again said that he is still
happy with his boys. Someone said that Keshi should go from there. Another person
said that Keshi so much like draws. Then when they qualified after a lack luster
encounter with the Ethiopians NFF authorities were ready to disband the team
and sack their coach. Because it was certain to them that Ivory Coast will send
Nigeria packing. However, God has other plans in his mind.
All those who critiqued the team were all right, including
you. The team didn’t perform well until the match with the Ivorians. But God
who does not work with the dictate of a man was ready with His own plan. God
made the match with CIV mean nothing by letting the Super Eagles make a mince
meat of the Eagles of Mali. My dear friend this is not the year for you to cry
again. Wipe your tears and do what David did when his boys wanted to stone him.
The Bible says “…and David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” 1 Samuel 30:
6 (KJV). Encourage yourself in God knowing fully well that even if your critiques
are right that God can still change your situation and turn things around for
your good. This is 2013, THE YEAR OF
REWARD. God will surely reward you double good for all your troubles.
Stop crying, stop thinking that all hope is lost. No! There
is still much hope for you. You are alive and you are connected to the “EVER
LIVING ONE.” The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:4 “For to him that is joined with all the
living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion” (ASV). The God
whom you believe in forever lives. The God whom you are joined to through the
blood of Jesus Christ is still very much alive and He will never die. Therefore,
don’t sit down there and groan. It is time to stand up for final battle. The final
match that will bring you victory and crown you with glory is a match you must
win.
Sunday
10th of February 2013 has gone down into the history book as the day
the Super Eagles of our great country Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)
for the 3rd time. And Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (The Big Boss) became
the second African to lift the trophy as a player and a coach. Also as 1st
Nigerian indigenous coach to win the trophy. These boys are being celebrated
now after so many people called them mad people even before they went for the
competition. Many people gave up on them even before their first kick of the
ball. But God didn’t give up on them. My dear friend I am sure your family
members, friends, colleagues, etc have given up on you. But Jehovah who does
what pleases Him without looking at any one’s face has not and will never give
up on you. He has mapped you out for lifting this year. But you must put your
whole trust on Him. Believe that He is able to see you through. God didn’t fail
David when he made Him his courage, God didn’t fail Nigerians who always call
Him before and after every match I’m so sure that God will not fail you too. Just
trust in Him and go to work and match forward to your dream, vision and
mission. JESUS IS RIGHT THERE WITH HIS HOLY SPIRIT TO SEE YOU LIFT THE TRUPHY. Amen.
If you have
not accepted Jesus Christ as you Lord and Saviour, say this short prayer. LORD
JESUS, THANK YOU FOR DYING ON THE CROSS FOR MY SINS. THANK YOU FOR TAKING AWAY
MY SINS AND SORROWS. COME INTO MY LIFE AND BE MY GOD AND THE LORD OF MY LIFE. I
CONFESS ALL MY SINS. AND I PROMISE NOT TO CONSCIOUSLY GO BACK TO SIN, GIVE ME
YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, TO GUIDE AND DIRECT ME. THANK YOU LORD FOR HEARING MY
PRAYERS… AMEN.
Friend that
has made this prayer… welcome to YOUR SEASON OF CELEBRATION. Stay connected.
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