The Birth And Life Of Jesus Christ: 10 Important Lessons To Be Learnt. (Part 2)

3. YOU MUST GO THROUGH A BAKING PERIOD: In today's world, the youth especially, wants everything on a silver platter. We prefer to wait for the 'success-elevator' (which is non-existent) instead of using the stairs.

In the early years of Jesus, before His ministry began, Jesus went through a baking period. He was found in the synagogue asking questions and preparing for the 'big-game.' He made sure He could prevail in private before he began His public ministry. As a matter of fact, His mother might have seen Him performed some miracles in private, the reason she was bold enough to tell the servants at the marriage ceremony to: 'do whatever He asks you,' when their wine got finished. Indeed, they heeded to the instructions of Jesus and that became the very first public display of Jesus' potentials - turning water into wine! And as He began his ministry, there were several Biblical accounts about Jesus finding time to pray in private.

How do you manage your life in private? Are you in haste to be exposed to the world? What do you do at night before the morning comes? Talent and skills are not enough. You need to be groomed and mentored. It's very imperative you educate, train and master your arts in private before you make a public display of your potentials. You must kill the lions and the bears when no one is watching, then you can boldly take on Goliath when everyone is watching.

You need a baking period; a period for your skills, talents and gifts to get refined. Get your stuffs right in your closet. Prevail in private first; then, go ahead and take on the world!

4. CHOOSE YOUR DISCIPLES WISELY: you need people to fulfill your purpose. People who will support, encourage, mentor, complement and believe in you and your dreams.

Jesus needed people to help Him accomplish His purpose here on Earth. But he didn't just choose anybody, he chose people who would be relevant in fulfilling his mission, and He chose them wisely.

Even if Jesus needed people in His life, what makes you think you can survive and realise your dreams all by yourself? You need people as much as you need yourself. Who are your associates? Which category of people do you grant access into your life? Do you just choose anybody? Do these people share your values? Are they people who can take you to your destination and not their destinations?

Choose your disciples wisely! And amongst these disciples, don't forget to have your Peter, James and John.

In case you miss the Part 1 of this article, you can read it here

MERRY CHRISTMAS
NB: Part 3 of this article will be published tomorrow.

Author: Elorm Apediavu Hermann
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