Your Job

“But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?” Lu.14:28

It is clear that God’s heart for us this year and beyond is victory and so shall it be, in Jesus Name. Why do we keep reiterating this? It is because you and I must let it sink deep down in our souls that God will give us victory. But you must take responsibility as the general of your life. You [not the nation, or the government, or the Politicians] are the general of your life. The earlier you realize it, the better for you and your children yet unborn. The posterity of your soul, of your destiny and of your generation is up to you.

I agree that there is a place for the government providing an enabling environment. Yet the truth remains that the posterity of your soul and of your life is in your hands whether the government is good or bad. I am sure you are aware that there are paupers even in those countries that we consider the “best countries”. There are people that will not even become all that God has created them to be. So what is the problem? The truth is that until the individual takes responsibility for his or her destiny, nothing happens.

In your home for instance, whose job is it to love your wife and make her happy? Is it the government’s job? Whose job is it to make sure your husband is fulfilled? Whose job is it to ensure that you prosper spirituality, you prosper in your soul, and you prosper financially? It is your job. Your progress begins the day you take responsibility for it.

In Luke 14:28-32 [please read], Jesus is teaching us the Principle of Economy. Count the cost. Do the math. Sit down and check if you can launch the attack you are planning. Ascertain if you should be fighting that battle. Unfortunately, a lot of people are fighting battles they have no business fighting. You do not have enough resources to fight every battle that comes your way. Some battles you avoid. Why? It is because you have common sense. General George Patton said, “Every battle we fight will result in a gain for us or we will not fight.” In other words, do not engage in a battle you are not sure of its outcome.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, please empower me to take responsibility for my life daily so that I will be all that God has created me to be, in Jesus Name.