Millions of people begin online courses, but very few actually finish them. Primarily because most students are not motivated to impress a computer the way they may be motivated to impress an actual human professor. 2014 is a year of opportunities. Many doors will open for you this year, but you must be discerning. Being Spirit led and directed in your decisions will be crucial in this season. The warfare against your assignment will be intense. So you must learn the rules of engagement and seek the Lord for strategies to deploy against the enemy. Finish what you start. Getting what you desire in Christ is simple but not easy. Be certain to put on the Whole Armor of God (Eph.6) and get aggressive. Impress Him who matters most.
Some opportunities are going to find you and some you will find. Either way, do not procrastinate. Procrastination is the burial ground for opportunity. You have an unction from the Holy One. The unction is like an impulse. However, instead of it being prompted by emotion or reflex, it is prompted by the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, you move - just like that! The victory will be established in your rapid obedience. Be quick to serve, assist, and show kindness. When you sense the urge to pray - do so immediately. When that loved one, co-worker or even a stranger comes across your mind begin to intercede for them. When you feel the unction to praise don't wait for someone else or your pew pastor - don't even wait until you get to church. Just do it - be the first to engage in worship.
Remember an unlocked door is also considered an open door. Meaning that some opportunities will require a slight push for you to get through. So don't sit around waiting for everything to come to you. People who wait around for life to supply them with joy and satisfaction usually die bored. The unction is to function! Have you ever wondered why successful people are never lacking for opportunities? God always gives those who are productive more. When I talk to great people, they always mention their big plans for the future. Others hear about them and say, "Man, if I were in their shoes, I'd kick back and do nothing." I suspect that's why they are not. Success doesn't diminish the desire for dreaming. One blessing leads to another as we go from faith to faith and glory to glory. Start today, what is the Spirit leading you to do? Begin where you are. Large doors will open as you make the most of the small ones.
Prayer
Father, I thank you for your finishing touch on my life. Make me sensitive to your unction. Lead me today. Order my steps. Open my eyes. Help me to serve you and others bringing glory to your Name, Amen.
Go Deeper
Genesis 1:2; Genesis 9:27; 1 Samuel 30:1-8; Proverbs 8; Matthew 25:14-30;
Luke 19:12-28; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 John 2:20
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