Key Passage: Luke 14: 28-30

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it — lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’”

In life, it is easier to be a failure than a success. Our world is full of people who had endeavors, but who never saw them to fruitful conclusions. However, there are many others who succeed. We need to understand why some people fail while others succeed, and know what we need if we must succeed.

In the above passage, Jesus thought his disciples a basic truth about translating ones dream to reality. He said that a reasonable person will definitely consider what it will take to complete a project before beginning the work, but one who does not consider this, will end up a mockery.

The life and ministry of Jesus is the greatest success story. He lived for 33½ years, of which three and a half were committed to his ministry on earth. And within that period, he imparted more lives than any person in all ages, and he succeeded in establishing God’s Kingdom in the hearts of men. His success was due to, not just because of who he is, but because of the principles he lived by and the way he pursued his vision.

Jesus lived by principles that were irreproachable. He lived by the truth, walked in absolute righteousness and was always in touch with the Father in prayer. He never lost focus on his mission. He pursued this mission vigorously, touching lives, reviving souls, feeding the hungry and establishing the rule of God, with signs and wonders following (Acts 10:38).

We, believers, ought to follow the footsteps of Jesus, if we must succeed in our lives. We need to strive to understand God’s purpose for our lives and learn to plan for our success. There is a wise saying that he who fails to plan has planned to fail. We must learn to set goals for our lives and pursue them with vigor. We must strive to do whatever it takes to succeed, and do it right (Eccl 9:10; Col 3:23). We should always aim for the pinnacle and strive to be the best, trusting in the power of God to help us. We are true sons of God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have no reason to fail. Pray – Lord, help me to understand your purpose for my life and to be a success in my entire life endeavor.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi