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We
spend lots and lots of our time to understand various
things. We take time to study what is around us and is
willing to invest our everything to learn new things. It
is a fascinating fact that many of us don’t
know much about
ourselves! How will we react when different situations
come before us? When we succeed, when we are tempted,
when tragedy strikes us, when we are ridiculed and
humiliated, when we are in dire need…What makes us
different from others? In short, do we know who we are?
Take some time to think!
Discover yourself in times of success
As king Nebuchadnezzar walked along his palace one
evening, he saw the splendour of his own mighty works
and patted himself on his back. He was awestruck by his
own success, became proud and boasted about himself. Do
we boast like Nebuchadnezzar when we are successful? It
is very common to see youngsters to claim and shout ‘I
am great’, ‘I am the best’, ‘I am the ultimate’, ‘I am
the champion’ etc. Are you one of those?
Discover yourself in times of temptation
The servant of Elisha named Gehazi saw how God did
wonders through his master. He was disappointed when
Elisha did not accept donations from Naaman. He thought
that he could make use of his master’s name and make
some quick bucks. He decided to play a trick and put
himself in a slippery slope! He went and poured out lies
in front of Naaman and his associates, and got what he
wanted. He comes back and gets the consequence, which he
never wanted! Are you one of those who place yourself at
difficult situations and get yourself into trouble?
Discover yourself in times of tragedy
Tragedy struck in the house of Job for apparently no
reason. No one could explain why these misfortunes took
place and it is still a mystery. Job interestingly was
not only was grieving because of all the loss and death
in the family but also because of the living! His wife
and friends tormented him. His wife could not bear the
fact the Job was still trusting in God. She urged him to
curse God and get lost…die. Are you one of those who
celebrate when thing go well and blame God and others
when things go wrong?
Discover yourself in times of need
The widow of Zarephath lost all her hope, not just for
her but also for her son. She was preparing to die after
a small last meal! She could not see any hope anywhere
and was disappointed with life. She could not even think
of anything optimistic. All she wanted was…death! Her
physical need was so overwhelming that she could not
think of anything other than dying. Do you dear friend
want to die and disappear when needs weigh you down?
Discover yourself in times of ridicule and
humiliation
Nehemiah was successful in his profession and held a
very high position at the king’s office. He wanted to
start a new project in the city of Jerusalem. Despite
all odds, he tried his best to unite all the people to
rebuild a wall around the city. There were a few who
came and laughed at his initiative. Sanballat, Tobiah
and others joined together and started to ridicule
Nehemiah and all those who were putting their time,
resources and strength in to the building project! Are
you one like these guys who ridicule others’
initiatives? Or do you stand upright and ignore and go
and be a part of the grand plan to build?
Spend some time and think, it is very important to think
who we are at a very young age! Discovering yourself in
the light of God is an amazing experience. Do it today!
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