Wisdom for distinction in 2024
Preacher: Pst Emmanuel Oladimeji
Text: Eccl 8:1
”Who is the wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.“
Ecclesiastes 8:1 KJV
Prayer points
- Father, as I journey into 2024, please help me, guide me and lead me.
Trial and error is too costly. - Lord, help me to make maximum impact
Facts
- The quality of your life is determined by the quality of wisdom you access and apply.
- Success is wisdom at work.
- There is no result without deep thought.
- Wisdom is a great necessity if your level must change, e.g Daniel, Joseph, David, etc.
- Wisdom is the key to freedom.
- Wisdom can give you a kingdom after the order of Joseph and Daniel.
***there are two things that can give you whatever you desire in life: power and wisdom, according to Dr. D.K. Olukoya.
- Never plan thorns on someone’s path; your church, family and friends may take that route bear-footed one day
- He who destroys others secretly to gain favour, shall meet destruction at the point of his or her success.
- Do not let the things that have hurt you turn you into the person you’re not.
- You cannot be successful until you’re strategic.
- Do the right thing even when no one is looking at you; it is called integrity.
- If you focus on your pain, you will continue to suffer, but if you focus on the lessons, you will continue to grow.
- When people gang up against you, don’t be distracted; just be focused; they will soon fight themselves.
- Do not abandon your divine calling because of human actions—what people say or do.
- Let God’s voice be the first voice you hear every morning, not social media voices. The voice of the Lord is powerful (Psalm 29)
- Begin your day with the Bible.
- To be extraordinary, be ready to go the extra mile. (Matt5:41)
When your passion for God begins to increase, your spiritual capacity also increases.
the easiest way to leadership to solve problems.
We rise by lifting others.
- Look for problems to solve.
- Intentionally develop a solid and buoyant prayer life e.g Esther and Daniel
- The right association will reinforce your conviction (Prov. 13:20)
- Connect to the Father’s blessings (Gen. 26:17–25); your prophetic coverage determines your destiny coverage.
Sow into the lives of your parents, pastors, mentors, etc. - Be authentic, real, dynamic, loyal, diligent, encouraged, responsible, committed, patient, joyful, and available.
- Stop procrastinating.