As a lad, it always made me laugh seeing elderly people climb the stairs, they always took it ONE STEP AT A TIME, while holding the rail.
And as a youngie, I was impatient and usually restless when I had to go through due process! Thus, when I climbed the stairs, I awlays skipped two steps ahead to get to the top quickly. I did this consistently till the day I fell, then did I realise the benefits of due process. Every step is important.
Psalm 37:23 says; the steps of a good man is ordered by the Lord. The word 'steps' here refers to process! God respects process (steps).
God could have created everything in the snap of a finger, yet He chose a six day process.
Get this, your blessing from God is guaranteed. Infact from the day you were born, your blessing was 'fix deposited' in heaven, but you won't just get it because you merely want it. You will get it when you need it, and have realised the reason why you need it, and are sure YOU CAN HANDLE IT.
The prodigal son got his entitlement because he MERELY wanted it, and the outcome was tragic.
David got his kingship 12years after he was anointed 'king in waiting', and immediately he was enthroned, the Phillistine army attacked him, but he overcame because over time, he had been toughened enough for the throne.
TOUGH TIMES DON'T HAPPEN TO YOU, THEY HAPPEN FOR YOU. God wants to be sure you can handle the pressure that comes with being blessed.
Remember, WITH THE BLESSING COMES THE BURDEN OF BEING BLESSED.
Remember, WITH THE BLESSING COMES THE BURDEN OF BEING BLESSED.
Any blessing that is too quick, watch it, It is not a blessing at all.
God is never late, He will give you yours at the right time. Be Patient.
BY BV AMOS DEDE
Patience is d key
ReplyDeleteDelay is nt denial.
But if a patient dog eat the fattest bone how come opportunity comes but once?.. and I heard passing over opportunities repeatedly means POOR.
DeleteFood for thought
DeleteNice one. God bless us all
DeleteLord guide me, jumping steps didn't do any good to me. I want to learn how to go one step at a time
ReplyDeleteWow, love dis
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Well said aunty Stella! Bonjour
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I'm yet to see reasons why I will be climbing stairs, one step at a time tho. *shines teeth*
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteAmen,I am encouraged, God bless you for this word,morning beevees n Stella Sugar #AppleofGod'seye#
ReplyDeleteNice one
ReplyDeleteHmmm Stella, I do not quite agree with you that any blessing that is quick is not a blessing at all. Who says you can't have quick blessing. When you become born again you are a new creature and with the authority in the name of Jesus and using your faith, you can have quick blessings and also quick blessings are from God it depends on how strong your faith is.
ReplyDeleteA bv sent this in ... Bv Amos and not stella.
DeleteTrue. In some cases there are unexpected blessings. Remember in 2 Kings 7? When Elisha prophesied that the famine will be over within 24 hours. The officer who doubted was told he will see it but he won't eat of it. And in 24 hours, the lepers went to the camp of the arameans to check for left overs, arameans heard a mighty army instead of light footsteps. And they fled, leaving everything. And the children of Israel had food to eat and drink and famine disappeared overnight.
DeleteSometimes we are too too practical with God. That officer wanted a step by step approach and didn't believe. But God proved him wrong. In the waiting process, be a wise virgin and have your extra oil for your lamp. Cos at times God can take you down an imemdiate unexpected path to fulfil your destiny. Just listen to his voice. But because we are too much of a 'patient dog' we doubt the miracle. One or two hot extra steps don't hurt.
But of course, there's a waiting period for most things in life and we have to learn to trust God in those times. Everyone's waiting period is different from other's too.
Amazing. See Chikito the aquansa quoting bible scripture oh. But enenough with the epistles sha.
DeleteGbedu wey dey burst brain.
Anon if you don't like my epistles go and die 👈🏽
DeleteJesus! Bless you Lord, this lifted my soul. Thank you Lord for my present challenges
ReplyDeleteKeep this coming Stella. I love it. My favorite post on your blog at the moment. I feel blessed.
ReplyDeleteYes oo, it's always refreshing to read
DeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stella for this..
**Som Baby**
Great message
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Wow, thank you Stella for this inspiring article, may God Almighty bless you, in fact you are already a blessing, Amen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the word.
ReplyDelete"BV ChykeTonia "
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring! I needed this reminder at this point in my life when the situation around me seems too tough for me to handle. A loving and caring husband who has been idle for a while with no business to do. All the expenses for running the home on me, not an easy task but i choose to be grateful, to hold my head up high knowing i wont remain in this phase forever. I may not show my strength all the time but i know God's banner over me is love, hence, i wont give up, no matter what!! The sun is going to shine on us, we are a blessing to our generation and generations to come. We shall live to fulfill the counsel of God in ourselves, we shall be above only and never beneath, crushed but not pressed down. Halleluyah!! #We shall make a joyful sound to our God and marker#
ReplyDeleteDrop ur acct nom ma.
DeleteIt is well...
DeleteBetter woman. Excellent woman. Remarkable wife. God will answer your call. No worries!
DeleteNice one poster. This just lifted up my spirit. God is able to do all things.
ReplyDeleteStellar can always relate to every story,chai!! I di egwu Stella.
ReplyDeleteWow I'm blessed by this message
ReplyDeleteWell sad I agree, Slow and steady win the race.
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DeleteThanks for this.
ReplyDeleteTough times dont happen to you,they happen for you.
God is never late and he can do all things. Thanks poster
ReplyDeleteGod is indeed great.
ReplyDeleteI put my whole trust in him.
Thank you for sharing nice piece
ReplyDeletehmmm...thank you stella, dis just came @the right time.
ReplyDeleteLearnt my bf had his intro with another lady ova d last wkend, confronted him & nxt thing he say i shouldn't believe anything i hear.
my tot....."he doesn't deserve me & am sure i will get ova it with time".
P.S: I know it wont cost me anything to destroy him but i wont do that.
Nahh let him go. It ain't worth it, trust me.
DeleteGod will surprise you with a much better replacement. Trust me again.
Amos Development, I need friends like you around me abeg. Wonderful piece. Don't agree with all but still great.
ReplyDeleteThe key word? Tough times don't happen to you they happen for you. Keep your faith in God alive. He is more than able to carry you through.
ReplyDeleteHahahahha I love this mehn so refreshing to the mind,spirit and soul
ReplyDeleteWow mehn I so so love this,it is so refreshing to the spirit, mind,soul and body
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful message God bless you
ReplyDeleteGod bless you. God knows I needed to read this.
ReplyDeleteWell said Dede! The whole process is relevant for the refining and making of the whole man. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteThis piece speaks to me...Lord I surrender all to you.
ReplyDeletePatience is bitter but it's results is sweet.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true,i learnt d importance of being patient and waiting with my own mistake in marriage,i only ask God now for grace,mercy and a second chance.
ReplyDeleteThis speaks not to me alone, but to all who reads it. Sooo powerful. With the blessing comes the burden of being blessed. I need to meet this Amos Dede. Are you on Instagram Sir?
ReplyDeleteWow.. with the blessing comes the burden of being blessed. #DeepTruth! Thanks Amos
ReplyDeleteWow this is inspiring. I enjoy reading it. Thanks to u and stella
ReplyDeleteWow.. with the blessing comes the burden of being blessed. #DeepTruth! Thanks Amos
ReplyDeleteWow! The word 'process' in place of steps puts everything into perspective. "The process of a good man are ordered by The Lord". So, even when things are slow, God is still in it. Patience is key
ReplyDeleteCould this be for me? God I bless your name for this words . I'm at a point when I think is over but I find strength in your word. It is well with me. Joblessness is deadly. Pls help me God
ReplyDelete#Sometimes in life you have to leave people behind to move on*
ReplyDeleteGood refreshing words of wisdom especially for the teeming population of unemployed youths in our nation today.
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