“When you feel you have pushed your life to the limit and you can’t go any further, give that obstacle one last push because that might be the one that gets you through that heavy door to success! If you don’t try that one last time, you may never know. Go for it!”
Topic — The Drunkard Man: Never Quit! [Saturday, September 30, 2017]
(Proverbs 4:20-26; Psalms 121:1-2).
The Late Dr. Ken McFarland loved to always tell this popular, funny but inspirational story which I am sure you must have heard at one time or the other. I am led to use it today:
“ A man who worked from 6 pm (night shift) – 6am normally walked home through the local town cemetery as a short-cut to his home. One night, as he was walking through the same regular route, he did not realize that during the day, a fresh grave had been dug in the very center of his path. He stepped right into the grave and started struggling to get out. His best efforts failed him. He decided to relax there till the morning when help would come. Just some few minutes later, a drunken man also using that shortcut, fell into the same grave hole. The drunken man fought desperately to climb out, crawling at the sides. The First man in the grave held the leg of the drunk and said, “Hey my friend, you can’t get out of here.”
But the shocker was, the drunkard got out to the surprise of the man that had been in the grave. What heaven is sending me to tell you is that you must never accept a “No” for an answer from life! Heaven is telling you that you must never surrender to discouragement, depression or defeat in the battles of life. God is telling someone to pray one more time, trust one more time and “still look to the hills (God) from whence cometh your help.” Yes, life could be hard/dreary and some battles are very fierce/bloody, but your determination will get you out.
Take God at His Word and never give up! Read Psalms 37: 23-26; 138: 6-8. Today’s 1st scripture Vs 25 says; “Let thine eyes look right on.” That’s talking about never looking back, never giving up, never quitting! Oh, listen to the admonition of Sarah Bradbury: “When you feel you have pushed your life to the limit and you can’t go any further, give that obstacle one last push because that might be the one that gets you through that heavy door to success! If you don’t try that one last time, you may never know. Go for it!” That was the secret of the drunken man! You will end the year well in Jesus Christ name.
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Prayer Points: Take any song of worship as led.
1. Thank God for today’s word and pray as you are led!
2. Ask for the grace to hold on.
3. Jehovah! Jehovah!! Help me not to miss my divine timing. Let the world know that you are at work in me, O Lord.
4. Pray any other prayer(s) as led. Use the “FAITH BOOSTERS” today! See page 34 now.
By Bishop (Dr) Chris E. Kwakpovwe (Cek)
Publisher/Writer Of ODM And
Rev (Mrs) Flora E. Kwakpovwe (Fek)
Co-Publisher/Writer Of ODM.
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