It is never too late (Part 2)

Quote of the week: There is a thin line between #success and #failure known as #knowledge. #Read, to acquire knowledge and make your life count (Hosea 4:6). #RolandRayKangong 

Consider this

In last week’s post, we concluded that it can never be late to realize any dream in your life. In other words, we were affirming that anything you make up your mind to achieve is possible. We said that it doesn’t really matter how much you may have struggled in your life; as long as you have the right knowledge. You can succeed anywhere, anytime if you shun discouragement and embrace new possibilities. 

I gave you a little assignment, to read through the book of Esther. Why did I do that? If you go to our quote of the week in this blog, you will read that there is a thin line between success and failure called knowledge. And, principally, knowledge comes from books, from reading. 

There is knowledge in The Book, and in the book of Esther, the character Mordecai has an important lesson for us even in our modern age. 

Vital knowledge

Mordecai was a Jewish captive in a foreign land. We read in  Esther 2:5-6 that he was in the palace, most probably like a nobody (if he had a job at the palace it would have been mentioned, isn’t it?). Yet he was an honest man. He reported an assassination plot against king Ahasuerus. And got no acknowledgement, until the right moment came. 

That nothing much is happening in your life right now doesn’t signal the end. That is why I keep saying you cannot be discouraged. There is a right moment for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). This, is important knowledge to have. 

The role of your gift

Mordecai sought the welfare of the king when he reported the assassination plot; his honesty and commitment would later lead to his elevation. He also sought the welfare of his people. That, is exactly how to use your gift. Your gift or position in life is not given to you for selfish self-aggrandizement. If you prosper, and yet seek nobody’s welfare, of what use is your gift?

 If you work in insurance, your concern should be the welfare of your clients. A doctor’s concern should be the welfare of his/her patients; the teacher or lecturer should be concerned about the welfare of their students. In your career, be concerned more about the welfare of the people (clients) you serve. 

However…

When you fight, hurt others, pray and fast for promotion, or work hard for your business to boom, whose welfare are you seeking? Think about it!

Today’s technology innovators developed and are still developing tech solutions to address the welfare of humanity. Even if the founders of Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Facebook, PayPal etc wanted their innovations to be a success, I believe their primary motive was to provide solutions to humanity; they were seeking man’s welfare. And as a result, they prospered beyond imagination, and became very wealthy.

Look at this

Mordecai went from ‘insignificant’ to stardom, prosperity and great honour. We read that “…Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.” (Esther‬ ‭9:4‬ ‭KJV)‬. The aforementioned tech innovators, wanting to solve human problems with their technological innovations, have transformed society and gained enormous prosperity. They have also ‘waxed greater and greater’ like Mordecai. And, you too can.

Your takeaway

Therein is the principle I want you to write down, read and use. Instead of ‘working for money’, seek the welfare of the people you’re serving. And, money, fame, honor, significance, whatever you want, will look for you. It is that simple. 

So, do this…

Do you want your life to count? Seek the welfare of mankind. It could be a neighbor, colleague, church member, or even a complete stranger. That is why I always end my posts by reminding you that the world is waiting for your impact. Humanity needs solutions that are buried inside you, in your gift. 

If you do, then like Mordecai and our modern-day tech innovators, your promotion in life will come suddenly, when you’re least expecting it. You will move from insignificance to stardom. That’s the reward for having the right knowledge. 

What are you going to do? Again, the world is waiting for your unique solution to some human problem. 

GetUp&Move! 

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