To fulfill your destiny, each person has to go through several tests before they can qualify for the next stage.
They are as follows:
- VISION
- COMMITMENT
- KNOWLEDGE
- INTEGRITY
- LOVE
- COMPASSION,
- COURAGE
- HUMILITY
- PATIENCE
- THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE OF SELF
The majority of people today have no idea who they are, where they came from, or where they are going. They follow as if they were sheep being led to slaughter. Take a look at the fashion world if you don’t believe me. Most people would rebel if you told them to put on a uniform, but I challenge you to stand on any street corner and observe the people passing by, and you will understand what I mean. They all look alike because they are all dressed similarly.
It’s a stereotype. They all dress, walk, and even talk like their favorite idol. The sad part is that the people have no idea they are being programmed to look this way.
When we read the word of God, it clearly commands us to be renewed in our thinking as believers, and we should not follow the world’s system. Yet, it seems as the world has taken over the church of Jesus Christ. Romans 12. I-2.
I beseech thee bretheren by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God, which is your reasonable act of worship.
Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but rather be transforme by the renewing of your mind.
This scripture contains some very important points that should cause every believer to pause and reflect on what we have just read.
The Apostle Paul is very clear in instructing us as true followers of Jesus Christ on how we should live. There should be a clear and visible distinction between those who have been chosen and accepted the call to abandon their old way of life in order to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.
These people have realized that their former way of life has no value unless they surrender and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Their wealth and knowledge have served them no purpose. With them, there is no perfect peace and fulfillment.
They have committed to following the Lord’s path after reaching this conclusion.