Balance between the spiritual and physical! Please read carefully and think deeply!
1. *Noah*
built the *ark* by faith but, he used measurements. There is a place for
rational thinking in our walk of faith. Not all decisions should be
made with blind hope!
2. *Sarah’s
pregnancy* was a miracle, but it took nine months just like any other.
God’s plans do not negate the importance of process. Sometime you need
to wait or work it out.
3. The
*stone* that killed *Goliath* might have been anointed, but *David’s
skill* was also involved. Developing skills does not mean you are not
anointed. If you play a piano, play it to the fullest. Don’t take us
through the agony of listening to your cacophony in the name of “singing
to the Lord”. Skills are important. There is nothing rude with telling
that sister “you can’t sing, find something else to do in the house of
God”.
4. *Esther*
received favor to become *queen*, but she also bathed and prepared her
appearance. Preparation is key to becoming fit for the occasion. Get
knowledge, go to school. Stop blaming auto-correct, check your spelling
even here on social media. Prepare, because some of us expect nothing
but the best from you!
5. The
*promised land* was full of milk and honey, but they also had to plow,
feed cattle, and take care of sheep. Miracles are communication tools
that God uses to instill trust, faith and the knowledge of his nature.
You need to work, don’t expect miracles in a specific area of life all
the time. No one pays rent for a full year with miracle money. We need
it, we want it, but God wants what is permanent.
6. *God* is
the one who *created human capacity* to memorize things, yet he also
told many prophets to write their message. Spirituality does not mean we
should not use tools to package the message.
7. *Ruth*
received favor to marry *Boaz*, but the coaching of Naomi was necessary.
Human coaching is necessary, you need to submit and learn from someone.
It will spare you from silly mistakes.
8. *Moses*
could hear directly from God, but he was wearing himself out with work,
it was the wisdom of his father in law that saved him from dying a
premature death with exhaustion. It is wisdom to put on a seat belt,
brush teeth, and adhere to medical advise. Being spiritual does not mean
asking angels to cook food for you!
9. *Namaan*
was a mighty soldier and a friend of Kings, but he acted as influenced
by a Jewish maiden. Even important people are influenced
by”insignificant”people. The key thing is proximity that generates
influence.
Mishandling
of the natural world can cause hinderance to progress, and a total
neglect of the spiritual world will definitely cause total failure in
all areas of life.
*Balance is the key.*
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