DON’T WAIT 20 YEARS!

“When purpose is not known abuse is inevitable." - Myles Munroe

The truth is that when one lacks a definite purpose, objectives or the parameters that define success and achievement, one tends to be in a rat race going in circles; or simply using someone else’s standards to determine their own outcome.

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish, and asked how long it took him to catch them. “Not very long," answered the Mexican. "Well, then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American. The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family. The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."

The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat. "With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second and a third one and so on, until you have a fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. "You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge enterprise."

"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican. "Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American. "And after that?" "Afterwards? That's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing.  "When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!" "Millions? Really? And after that?" "After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take siesta with your wife, and spend your evenings drinking with your friends." The Mexican replied “I already do all these things, why wait for 20 years?”

Beloved, before you step into something new, take some time to determine what (for you) success is. So that when you arrive at your destination you would recognize it, because you may achieve the full life and not know it. Don’t wait 20 years to live and enjoy this life that God Almighty has given you…start living in it now.

WISDOM NUGGET: Luke 14:28

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost..." – KJV

Let us pray: Father, give me insight to know my objectives for my destiny, in Jesus name.