Life happens in seasons. If we’re to
be effective in every stages of life then we need to know what they are and how
to handle them. When we understand the seasons we can walk victoriously.
These seasons of life starts with “S.”
The first season is a time for struggle. The second season is to achieve
success. And the third season is for significance. If we learn to transition
from one season to the other successfully, we will make great impact on earth.
Today, let’s look at the three S’s of life.
STRUGGLE is when you try to figure out
life. Even Jesus’ life was threatened at his birth. He grew up in a carpenter’s
home. Life was not easy for him. It was a struggle but He always kept His eyes
on the ultimate goal. He was preparing Himself learning in the temples for the
work that was to come for Him. You too have gone through periods of struggle.
Life has taught you valuable lessons. You’ve got the basics down. You’ve made
the major mistakes and learnt from them. Struggle has been a long drawn process
but you’ve come to the other side. Now is the time for you celebrate victory.
After struggles comes SUCCESS. Jesus
grew up with a struggle but His public ministry brought Him great joy and
fulfillment. In a few short years He made history! You too have gone through
your preparation years. Schooling was hard but you made it through. You may
have gotten married and settled down with your family. Finances are in order
and your life is on auto cruise. It feels great to enjoy the fruit of all the
hard work you put into your life. Success is sweet. But success for the most
part is what people build for themselves. It’s rewarding to climb the top of
your career but there still remains another season. Success will make you feel
good and proud of your achievements.
SIGNIFICANCE is how the world will
remember you. If success is to build for yourself, significance is what you do
for other people. When we reach the top of our personal success we can go after
significance. Significance is intentionally making choices to leave in people
what we’ve gained in life. It is not only monetary but also wisdom, experience
and influence. When we’re gone, we want people to remember us. When we live
with others in mind, we build for ourselves a legacy. What we do now will
determine how people will remember us. I want to challenge you today to invest
in others. Deposit in people what has taken you a lifetime to learn. When we’re
investing in others, we’re being significant. That is what our Lord did for us.
His ministry reached the highest success but then He gave it all up to make the
ultimate sacrifice on the Cross. And look what He got – you and me and millions
of others! What is your significance? Will anyone remember you after you’re gone?
What kind of legacy are you leaving behind?
A
Chinese proverb says, “If you want to be
happy for a day, go fishing. If you want to be happy for a month, get married.
If you want to be happy for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want to be happy
for a lifetime, help others win!”
Friend, what difference are you
making? The good news is we don’t have to wait for each season to arrive. You
can be struggling in one area and yet be successful in the other. You don’t
have to get old in order to become significant. Anyone can make a difference. Don’t
just live life like a robot - get up, go to work, come home and live for the weekend. Life’s more than that. Today
I encourage you to search for significance in your life. Life’s about Struggle, Success and
Significance but the greatest of them all is Significance. Only what we do for
our God will last forever!
“Each person is destined to die once
and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT).
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