September 24, 2014
In most discussions, requests, applications and all
sorts, the undertone is always of, “this is what I want.” Someone said success
is not measured by how much money you make but how many people you touched with
your life. Steve Jobs of blessed memory is still touching the lives of millions
all over the world through the Apple brands and in return they are making more
money. I have discovered that one secret of getting blessed and rich faster and
sustainably in life is through the act of selflessness.
Going through the journey of Jesus Christ on planet
earth as recorded in the New Testament, you would realize that most times,
Jesus was always asking people, “what do you want?” When He gave the two blind
men in Mat 20:29-34 what they wanted (their sights), He never had to preach to
them to follow Him. Verse 34 says the moment they received their sight, they
followed Him. Ordinarily, when you help people get what they want, 99% of the
times, they would be willing to help you get what you also desire.
When the widow in 2 Kings 17:8-15 made that meal for
the prophet, scripture records it that throughout the time of famine in that
land, she and her home never hungered. I am sure you know that if she had being
selfish, she would eat it and die. Selflessness is an act of service unto
humanity which in turn rewards you with greatness, prosperity and honor. Being
selfless means you are not just going about with the mentality of me, myself
and I, but your antennas are always searching for SOS signals so you could be
of help.
Do you want to be great? Be selfless! Jesus said, “Seek
ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness,” and when that is done, the
windows of heaven will be opened and all your desires would be met. Remember to
get, you have to first give (Luke 6:38).
Be sensitive!
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