"Thou shalt increase my greatness and comfort me on every side." – Psalm 71:21
True greatness is never accidental. It is birthed through a journey of discipline, sacrifice, and endurance. Behind every rise is depth; behind every true flight is swiftness; behind every lasting success is diligence. Parental achievements are not transferable—every man must dig his own foundation.
The journey to significance requires personal effort—no one can transfer their success to another. Every man must dig his own foundation.
1. Hardness: The Backbone of Greatness
The making of a champion requires endurance. No great man in history emerged without facing and overcoming challenges. The Apostle Paul reminds us:
"And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway." – 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Greatness demands self-discipline, self-denial, and continuous learning. Hardness is a necessary ingredient in fulfilling destiny.
"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." – 2 Timothy 2:3
2. Depth: The Secret of Rising High
No structure can stand tall without a deep foundation. Before a tree can grow to great heights, its roots must first go deep into the soil. Jesus illustrated this in His parable about the wise and foolish builders:
"He is like a man which built a house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock." – Luke 6:48
True greatness is impossible without deep wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual understanding.
3. Swiftness: The Power of Diligence and Speed
Just as an eagle soars effortlessly because of its speed and precision, every rising star must master the art of swift and strategic movement.
"I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all." – Ecclesiastes 9:11
While speed is important, it must be combined with wisdom and direction.
4. Personal Responsibility: Greatness is Not Inherited
Many assume they can inherit the achievements of their parents or spiritual mentors. However, true success is non-transferable. Every man must take personal responsibility for his own journey.
"The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him." – Ezekiel 18:20
No one can ride on the wings of another’s success. Each person must labor to build his own future.
Conclusion: Dig Deep, Run Swiftly, and Endure Hardness
Every individual must put in the effort required for greatness. The path to success is not a gift but a journey of discipline, diligence, and personal sacrifice. Just as Jesus paid the ultimate price for our redemption, so must every man be willing to pay the price for his own rising.
Are you ready to dig deep, endure hardness, and run swiftly toward destiny?
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