I meet many people around the world
who have the “ordinary disease.” They
think I’m just average. I’m nothing
special. I’m just ordinary. No matter what the reason, they’re missing out
in life and depriving the world to experience the genius in them.
At the age of 48 years old, Susan
Boyle appeared at “Britain’s Got Talent” contest and won the hearts of
millions. She had a strong Scottish accent and no experience outside of her
church to sing in public. What took place on the stage in April 2009 was
stunning and the rest is history.
Often we’re taught that we shouldn’t
think too much of ourselves. It is actually scriptural to esteem others more
than we esteem ourselves. But in many instance this teaching of being humble
has robbed us from being great. Being
great is simply doing an ordinary thing in an extra-ordinary fashion.
Deep inside each of us is a desire to
be great because we all originate from our Great Creator. We want to love and
be loved. We want to give and be given. We want to belong. We want to be
valued. We want to leave our mark in our world. All of these are God-given
desires. We all want to shine and make a difference. This is why it is so
important for us never to stop dreaming. You’re never too old to realize your
dream. In fact now is the best time to pursue your dream because you’ve prepared
all your life for this moment. If you dare to step out in faith, God will do
the rest.
Lack of oxygen during birth had left Susan
Boyle with a learning disability. She got bullied at school. But God had a set
moment for her to shine. When the judges asked why Susan Boyle hadn’t succeeded
until then, she replied, “I haven’t had
the opportunity like this (to perform) before.” When she got the
opportunity, Susan Boyle brought the house down. Her performance in the talent
contest won her a recording contract. Her debut album went on to become Britain’s
all-time best selling album. Only three years later, Susan Boyle’s net worth skyrocketed
to over 30 million dollars.
One of the frequent mistakes people
make is they never discover who God made them to be. They focus on what they’re
not good at. Our God is an extraordinary God. He has deposited gifts and
talents in each one of us. There’s a treasure inside each of us. It may be a
song, a book, an invention or a message. No matter how ordinary you may feel or
look you must know that God deposited something extremely valuable in you. Today
I’m encouraging to find the song in your heart and sing like Susan Boyle did.
I meet a lot of middle aged people who
think their life is over. Some of my friends are approaching retirement and
they’re not sure what their life is all about. Let me tell you one thing. You
still got what it takes. You may not have done everything right in life but you’re
wiser now. This is your moment to shine. You’re best days are right in front of
you. You haven’t seen God’s best yet or else you wouldn’t be here. Get ready to
shine. Don’t let age defeat you. Susan Boyle holds the record for being the
oldest person to release a debut album by a female in the United Kingdom. You have
not passed your prime. Now is the stage set right for you to shine.
Friend, I challenge you to step up to
the plate. You’re talented. You’re attractive. You’re wise. You’re creative. You’re
full of God’s ‘can do’ power. Let me prophesy over you. You will sign your
biggest contract. You will teach your best lesson. You will get the biggest
commission check. You will meet your dream partner. You will move to your new
house. You are healed. You will go to the nations with the Gospel. Get ready to
shine because God is sending His favor upon you. This is your moment. You’re born for such a time as this. Like
Susan Boyle, you too will make history. Believe and dedicate yourself to bring
out the treasure in you. God is ready to shine His spotlight in you. Get ready.
Get ready. Get ready. I’m praying for you!
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we
will reap, if we do not give up”
(Galatians 6:9 ESV).
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