Vision and Complacency 4
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One of the ways God brings us back to our dream is to make us uncomfortable in our port of complacency. He strikes at the very heart of our comfort zone. Like Job, the very thing that we fear most happens to us. We lose our most cherished job or a close relation. We find ourselves lying on the sick bed despite our faith in divine health. We are caught in a sin, for which we have openly judged others. We find ourselves failing where we once thought we were invincible. We do everything possible to get going. And indeed, we get going, only deeper into depression and trouble.
God’s approach to getting us out of complacency reminds me of one of my Physics professors in the University. His grasp of electromagnetic theory was legendary. Equaled only by his appreciation of the evil of our complacency. Sometimes, we were caught in the web of complacency as we thought we had got the topic all figured out. We manifested this by providing answers before he asked for them or helping him finish off his sentences. Some would seize the opportunity to visit the toilet, read a magazine or take a deserved nap. The professor would watch with a near-devilish smile. Suddenly, his usually quiet disposition would change, giving way to a stern and unfriendly look. His words would pierce through the silence and knock us off from our slumber.
“I can see you are enjoying yourselves. I think it is time to introduce an element of confusion coefficient.”
From that time on, we would lose track of his train of thoughts. Everyone would struggle to catch up with him. All eyes would open and stay awake. His was a core course no one could afford to fail. This one professor could stand between you and graduation. He had done it before; he could do it again.
Next time God introduces an element of confusion coefficient into your life, you will do well not to call a pity party. That may even not be the time to call a prayer meeting. It may be wise to consider running for survival and in the process launch yourself back into your dream.
That was what the disciples of old did. They had settled in quickly after rest from persecutions. They were all in Jerusalem when God’s purpose was for the Message to spread around the world. Trouble began among the widows concerning the food distribution. Not reading the handwriting well, the leaders set up a committee to maintain their position. Then persecutions broke out. The apostles stayed back in Jerusalem but many of the disciples ran for safety into the adjoining towns and villages. As they did, they preached the gospel. What peace could not do, trouble did.
The challenge you are presently facing may be God’s wise way of waking you up from your slumber and propel you to reach for the new height that will not only save your life but those of others. Have you recently lost your job or faced an embarrassment? Let God turn this around for you as you use this as an opportunity to take a leap into the darkness and reach your large goal.
One of the ways God brings us back to our dream is to make us uncomfortable in our port of complacency. He strikes at the very heart of our comfort zone. Like Job, the very thing that we fear most happens to us. We lose our most cherished job or a close relation. We find ourselves lying on the sick bed despite our faith in divine health. We are caught in a sin, for which we have openly judged others. We find ourselves failing where we once thought we were invincible. We do everything possible to get going. And indeed, we get going, only deeper into depression and trouble.
God’s approach to getting us out of complacency reminds me of one of my Physics professors in the University. His grasp of electromagnetic theory was legendary. Equaled only by his appreciation of the evil of our complacency. Sometimes, we were caught in the web of complacency as we thought we had got the topic all figured out. We manifested this by providing answers before he asked for them or helping him finish off his sentences. Some would seize the opportunity to visit the toilet, read a magazine or take a deserved nap. The professor would watch with a near-devilish smile. Suddenly, his usually quiet disposition would change, giving way to a stern and unfriendly look. His words would pierce through the silence and knock us off from our slumber.
“I can see you are enjoying yourselves. I think it is time to introduce an element of confusion coefficient.”
From that time on, we would lose track of his train of thoughts. Everyone would struggle to catch up with him. All eyes would open and stay awake. His was a core course no one could afford to fail. This one professor could stand between you and graduation. He had done it before; he could do it again.
Next time God introduces an element of confusion coefficient into your life, you will do well not to call a pity party. That may even not be the time to call a prayer meeting. It may be wise to consider running for survival and in the process launch yourself back into your dream.
That was what the disciples of old did. They had settled in quickly after rest from persecutions. They were all in Jerusalem when God’s purpose was for the Message to spread around the world. Trouble began among the widows concerning the food distribution. Not reading the handwriting well, the leaders set up a committee to maintain their position. Then persecutions broke out. The apostles stayed back in Jerusalem but many of the disciples ran for safety into the adjoining towns and villages. As they did, they preached the gospel. What peace could not do, trouble did.
The challenge you are presently facing may be God’s wise way of waking you up from your slumber and propel you to reach for the new height that will not only save your life but those of others. Have you recently lost your job or faced an embarrassment? Let God turn this around for you as you use this as an opportunity to take a leap into the darkness and reach your large goal.
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