DON'T BE INTIMIDATED

In Colossians 2:18, the Holy Spirit warns us to beware of those who will try to intimidate us against doing what God has laid on our hearts to do in furtherance of the gospel.

Using accusations of eye-service, some people resort to emotional blackmail to deter zealous children of God from their passion. Unfortunately, such behaviour is usually rooted in envy and jealously, and it exists even among children of God.

Beware of doing things that discourage other believers from putting their God-given gifts to use in advancing the cause of God’s kingdom.

Before, David triumphed over Goliath; he also faced discouraging accusations from his brethren. By God’s divine arrangement, David was sent by his father to his brothers on the battlefield. When he got there, he heard Goliath insulting the hosts of the Lord’s army, and he could not take it because of the Spirit and anointing of God upon his life. God had prepared him to give Israel victory against the Philistines. He began to make enquiries as to how he could enlist in the army to fight on behalf of the God of Israel. His eldest brother, Eliab, became angry with him for this!

David’s response to his anger shows the mind of someone who knew his life had a purpose.

Children of destiny should learn from this and also from the fact that David turned away from his brother’s envy-driven anger and talked with someone e else until news about him got to King Saul.

Do you know why He made you who you are? Do you know the God that you serve? Do you allow people to deter you from carrying out your God-given assignment?

Remember, everyone will give an account of the talent to them by the Master.

Use every gift and opportunity God has given you in life to advance the cause of His Kingdom. Use your all to advance the cause of God’s kingdom on earth, and you will receive commendation and reward when the Master returns.