The story is told of an oil company that went into a place that was unfamiliar to them and found that a missionary had been working with the people for many years and was enjoying the favor of the community. They offered the missionary a job at a salary that was as big in one year as what the missionary would earn in a lifetime of service. He declined! When they asked him if it was the salary that needed to be adjusted, his reply was, “The salary is more than big enough, but the job is too small.” I wonder how many people in our world today have settled for vocations that pay well but have no purpose that drives them to want to accomplish great things. Does what you do have a platform big enough to make a difference in your world? When the Israelites were rebuilding their city after coming back from captivity, they had an occasion to review the Word of God once again. Listen to what happened: “Ezra he scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion” (Neh 8:4). Is what you have built or building big enough for your vision? Have you shrunk from the purpose in which you have been created? What is your platform in which you can do great things with your life? God has created you for achievement! We are not accidents! A great salary is fantastic, especially of you are using part of your income for the glory of God. But, today, look at your platform and ask God to raise you up for greater things. We are blessed Pastor Pete
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:04:23 +0000