At today’s Youth Service, Pastor Femi Paul shared a powerful exhortation titled: "You're Destined for Greatness, But Are You Ready?"
He opened by defining Greatness as significant accomplishments, importance, power, success and fame (Cambridge Dictionary), but reminded us that true greatness is measured by exceptional work, contribution to society, and the lasting impact we make in the lives of others.
Drawing examples from scripture, Pastor Femi showed how:
David became king at 30 years old,
Joseph stepped into leadership at 30,
Solomon asked God for wisdom at just 20,
And even Jesus started His earthly ministry at 30.
He challenged us that although we are destined for greatness, we must actively prepare for it!
What it takes to prepare for greatness:
Proverbs 26:1 (TPT) reminds us that, "It is totally out of place to promote and honour a fool, just like it’s out of place to have snow in the summer and rain at harvest time!"
Similarly, Ecclesiastes 10:16 (GNT) warns, "A country is in trouble when its king is a youth-fool and its leaders feast all night long."
The message was clear: Promotion Cometh, get yourself ready. We must cultivate wisdom, responsibility, and character now, so that when our moment comes, we will be ready to rise and shine for God’s glory!