Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) Generally we apply this verse to our spiritual life. But God wants us to hunger and thirst in every area of our lives. He wants us to experience increase in our relationships, finances, health and in our walk with God. Like a rubber band, He wants us to stretch our capacity for twice as much as we have today.
One of the most inspiring stories we read in the Bible is about Caleb (Numbers 13). When he was young, he was one of the twelve spies who went out to spy the land God had given them. While ten of them brought negative report, Caleb and Joshua said, “We can overcome the enemy at once!”
After a long series of battles, the Israelites finally entered the promised land. It was a place of God’s abundance! But Caleb did not stop there. He stretched himself to the next level. At the age of eighty-five, he went to his leaders and said, “Give me this mountain.” In other words, Caleb was constantly stretching himself to do more for his family, his community and for God. He pushed himself and believed God for greater miracles in his life. Caleb possessed a new mountain at eighty-five (Joshua 14:6-15)!
Friend, how are you stretching yourself? If we want God to bless us, it is imperative that we set new goals and expectations. No matter where you are in your life right now, God wants you to go higher. He wants us to develop our gifts and talents. You may have the lowest job right now, but do not plan to stay there. God wants to advance you, so you can take care of yourself and have plenty left over to bless those around you. If you want to leave your mark on the earth, you must take steps to learn, grow and call His favor upon your life every day.
Do not be satisfied to remain where you are. The entire world is waiting for your next adventure!
I am sure God has already done many great things in your life. But always remember, your best is yet to come. That means your best is still in your future. Do not stop hoping, dreaming and believing. Plan your next project, start writing that book, educate yourself, save to buy that tool that will increase your income. When you do your part, God will command His blessing on the works of your hands. (Deuteronomy 28:8).
Get rid of low expectations and have a high confidence in God. When we do our best and put our trust in God, He will outdo Himself. He wants to bless you so you can be a blessing to others. Others may not understand you, but God does. He will promote you.
He planted seeds of greatness in you. Dream big dreams. Write down specific goals and plans. You have everything you need to fulfill your God given destiny. There is a champion in you waiting to be released. Like a rubber band, you have the capacity to stretch yourself more than you think. If you take the limits off of yourself, God will do great things. You are intelligent, creative, disciplined, and full of God’s favor. You have what it takes. Rise up and stretch yourself, and you will have the abundant life God has for you.
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