By Pastor Manuel
Episode 1: Destined for Greatness
“…thy gentleness has made me great”
(Psalm 18:35)
God’s Desire Is Your Greatness
Are you aware that everyone in this life is making every effort to be great?
But that’s God’s fondest desire too—greatness.
Of course, it’s God’s pleasure to bless you and make you great. That has always been God’s plan for all mankind, especially for you.
Yet this raises an important question:
If it is truly God’s plan to prosper all mankind, why are many languishing in penury and afflicted with harsh economic hardships?
Why do others work hard enough, yet have little to nothing to show for it?
The answer is simple:
Life runs on principles.
Life isn’t random; it follows consistent patterns and rules.
Lack of knowledge, for instance, accounts for failure, struggle, shame, and dishonor.
The Hidden Principle of Greatness
From the theme scripture, it is gentleness that makes someone great.
“...thy gentleness has made me great.”
(Psalm 18:35)
The Hebrew word for gentleness is anawah.
When applied to people, it means:
Meekness
Humility
Teachability
Responsiveness
Patience
This is what the Spirit of God produces in every child of God.
Greatness, therefore, is not merely the product of ambition, aggression, or competition.
True greatness flows from a heart shaped by anawah.
What Anawah Looks Like in Daily Life
1. Choosing Calmness Over Reaction
When someone teases you and you choose to stay calm and respond kindly instead of fighting back, that’s anawah in action.
It reveals strength under control.
2. Being Teachable
When the teacher corrects your mistake and you listen, say “thank you,” and try again, that’s anawah.
It shows humility and a willingness to grow.
3. Celebrating Others Without Pride
When your friend gets chosen for something instead of you and you’re genuinely happy for them, that’s anawah.
It shows you are not controlled by pride.
Why Gentleness Produces Greatness
The world often celebrates loudness, force, and self-promotion.
But heaven promotes differently.
God entrusts greatness to those who can carry it without pride.
Gentleness is strength disciplined by wisdom.
It is proof that your heart is mature enough to sustain elevation.
Without anawah, success can destroy character.
But with gentleness, greatness becomes sustainable.
Final Reflection
If greatness seems delayed in your life, perhaps the question is not whether God wants to bless you.
The real question is:
Is your heart being shaped for the greatness He has prepared?
Because in God’s Kingdom,
Greatness is not forced. It is formed.
And often, it is thy gentleness that makes thee great.
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