Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
Seest thou a man diligent in his work, he
shall stand before kings and not mean men – Proverbs Chapter 22 verse 29.
Ideally,
everyone’s divine gift should create room for greatness and abundance for him
or her if deployed in the right environment and before the right persons who
would give the person mileage.
Therefore, always ask yourself if a relationship, task or utterance would take you to the divine purpose and plans of God for your life before investing quality time and resources in such relationships, task and utterances.
David was a
skilful musician yet he did not play just before anybody. He played musical
instruments before Saul and made the King happy. Though Saul became envious and
attempted to kill David while he was playing the instrument for him; the point
being made is that David played before kings and not insignificant people who
would not give him mileage.
David also took on
Goliath not only to deal with Goliath for insulting the army of God but also
for the attendant benefits. Please read 1st Samuel Chapter 17. David
did not challenge a mere street fighter, an inconsequential person to a street
fight. It was a fight for national honors on both sides where the winner was to
become a national hero, as well as a beneficiary of many things from the King
including becoming a son in-law of the King. Fortunately, David won the fight
against Goliath and earned great mileage – a national hero as well as many
other perks.
Joseph interpreted
the dreams of the servants of Pharaoh but was also careful to remind the butler
to remember him and recommend him to Pharaoh. Though the butler forgot, he was
forced to remember Joseph when the divine opportunity and timing for Joseph to
be celebrated came. Please read Genesis Chapters 41 for details.
