DILIGENCE - A PATHWAY TO AUTHORITY

SCRIPTURE: Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.’ – Proverbs 22:29
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Nothing can be glorious until someone becomes serious.
 
Today is a significant day in the history of our Nation, Nigeria. It is Democracy Day. And we are exploring ‘diligence’ as a major pathway to irresistible authority both in the physical and spiritual realms.
 
When we talk about diligence, we refer to persistent hard work, industriousness, earnestness, seriousness, doggedness, indefatigability, and effort. Diligence is a serious-minded approach to life. It is a necessity in every realm of life.
 
God’s handmaiden, Gloria Copeland once said, ‘There is no victory for the lazy spiritually.’ For instance, if a person is too lazy to pray, fast, or study the Bible, there can never be victory for such a person spiritually. 
 
Now, take note of these key thoughts:
1. Diligence is the doorway to eminence and prominence in life, both spiritually and physically.
2. Hard work is a key to high flight. When you see a high flier in life, he or she is a hard worker. 
3. Effort is the secret of effects. The quality of effort determines the intensity of effects.
4. Industry is the platform for authority. To be industrious is to be established in authority.
 
Remember this: Nothing can be glorious until someone becomes serious.
 
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Determine to be diligent in all you do.
2. Consciously settle on the Word and pull out light that will guarantee your liberty.
 
PRAYER: Lord, I receive the grace to be diligent in life. I repent from every form of laziness in my life in Jesus’ Name.
 
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: PATHWAYS TO AUTHORITY (PART 3).
 
QUOTE: To see the favour of God in your life, you must be the best. Culled from 30 SECRETS TO THE TOP by Dr Paul Enenche.
 
TODAY IN HISTORY – 29TH MAY 1999: Olusegun Obasanjo took office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule.
 
AMAZING FACT: It takes 25,000 more molecules to determine the taste of something than it does to smell it. 
 
PROPHETIC PARENTAL BLESSING: I decree the release of the favour upon your life this season in Jesus Name.
 
DAILY READING: 2 Samuel 14:1 to 15:22, John 18:1 to 24, Psalm 119:97 to 112, Proverbs 16:8 to 9