Greatness – Wealth Forum Online

Our heavenly Father is always happy to see His children help each other on this earth. Interestingly, the service(s) we offer to our fellow men is the source of greatness or wealth! Stated in another way, the secret behind the attainment of greatness or wealth generation is providing service(s) to our fellow men.

Matthew 25: 35, 40 states that “For I was hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:…. then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?…… and the King shall answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”. The direct service(s) we offer to our fellow men are the service(s) we offer to God indirectly. We may or may not charge some fees for offering those service(s) depending on several factors, however, whichever among the two definitely comes with reward from our heavenly Father.

The Bible also says in Acts 20: 35 that “….it is more blessed to give than to receive”. This statement is a profound truth. Can you imagine how the world would be like if everybody tries to provide service(s) to each other? Several benefits would have resulted. For instance, competition would have increased in all the service and manufacturing sectors resulting in premium quality provision. Secondly, unemployment would have been almost zero if not zero because most people in the world would have been gainfully employed. Thirdly, all of us would have been making some good income.

The quality of service(s) you provide to fellow men is a function of the wealth that you can generate. Mention can be made of Bill Gate’s invention of softwares which have solved several problems of mankind and in effect transformed the lives of people including the manufacturer. Nelson Mandela became famous because of the service he provided to the people of South Africa. Being a waiter in a coffee shop is equally great service to mankind. The service(s) we provide irrespective of the ‘magnitude’ as perceived by men must emanate from our hearts because that is what makes the difference in generating wealth. I have come across many people providing service(s) perceived by some others as irrelevant but have generated enormous wealth.

I conclude with Mark 10; 43-44 “But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all”. To be great and generate wealth, one has to become the chief servant; in other words, provide quality service(s) based on the area or sector of your conviction. Demand for your service(s) will grow after you have delivered quality service(s).

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Some years ago as a young student in elementary school, responsibilities were ‘imposed’ on us! Instead of voting to elect the head prefect, assistance head prefect, sports prefect and compound prefect, the head mistress chose to nominate pupils to fill these positions. There was nothing like modern day democracy where elections are held to elect pupils to fill leadership positions. Though most students did not like this type of administration because of the responsibilities that go with them, it helped those who willingly accepted the nominations. It is a good development that in this modern day era, most elementary schools now elect their leaders.

Responsibilities come in different levels. Some are difficult than others, however, we must learn that responsibility is the price we pay for greatness. More often than not, the level of difficulty of responsibilities is directly proportional to the level of greatness. For instance, the president of a nation has relatively more responsibilities than a family man managing the affairs of a family of 3. Due to the different levels of difficulty of responsibilities, the president o f a nation will enjoy more privileges than a family man managing the affairs of a family of 3. Responsibilities always come before promotion so if you are someone who shies away from responsibilities, then promotion will also be far from you. Always see responsibilities as opportunities in disguise for promotion.

Scriptures talks about Esther and Mordecai who took up some vital responsibilities and were able to save the jews from extinction in the Kingdom of King Ahasuerus. Wherever Joseph was, he took up responsibilities, even as a young child. Joseph was responsible for taking food to his brothers in the field; managed the house of Portipha until he was thrown into jail. Even in jail, he was responsible for several things and finally became the prime minister of Ancient Egypt. Indeed, responsibilities portray the level of grace on your life. More grace means more responsibilities.

How do you get opportunities?

-by a search. If opportunities refuse to come, go to where it is. Matthew 7:7.

-by prayer, you can locate opportunities.

-create opportunities for yourself.

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