THE GRACE OF GOD DOES NOT FOLLOW SHORTCUTS

 You shall not fall victim to a fraudulent scheme because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE GRACE OF GOD DOES NOT FOLLOW SHORTCUTS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

In our modern world, many seek instant success, yet Scripture teaches that God works through a process, not shortcuts. The Israelites’ 40-year journey in the wilderness is a powerful example. Though the distance from Egypt to Canaan was short, God led them the long way “to humble and test them” (Deuteronomy 8:2). They needed to learn obedience and dependence on Him before entering the Promised Land.

Growth in any area of life—spiritual, economic, or social—follows a progressive path. Isaiah 28:10 states, “For He says, ‘Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line, a little here, a little there.’” No great nation, organization, or individual has ever reached enduring success through shortcuts. Rather, they attained it by long-term vision and discipline.

Jesus emphasized the necessity of process in His parables. The parable of the sower (Mark 4:3-8) illustrates how growth occurs over time, as seeds must take root and mature. Similarly, in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), the master entrusted his business to his servants, rewarding those who diligently worked while condemning the idle. These teachings highlight the importance of patience, faithfulness, and steady progress.

Unfortunately, many modern preachers promote a false gospel of overnight success, leading to an upsurge in gambling, where people lose money meant for productive ventures. Proverbs 13:11 warns, “Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].”

Patience is a virtue (James 1:4). True success aligns with God’s process, not human shortcuts.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and patience to go through the process of growth.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to make great progress in times of crisis .

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