Destiny Is Not a Popularity Contest

Destiny Is Not a Popularity Contest

"Then all of you came to me and said, ‘Let us send men ahead to spy out the land for us and bring back a report about the route we are to take and the towns we will come to.’" (Deut. 1:22)

At first glance, the story of the twelve spies might seem like Moses’ idea. But as we read his firsthand account, we discover that the suggestion came from the people. And the result of that decision was disastrous.

Out of the twelve spies, ten returned with a negative report. Their words spread fear and unbelief among the people until the entire nation began to murmur against God. They accused Him of bringing them out of Egypt to die in the wilderness. That moment of unbelief cost an entire generation their inheritance; everyone twenty years and older, except Caleb and Joshua, was barred from entering the Promised Land.

This teaches us a vital truth: the matters of destiny are not decided by majority vote. God’s purpose for your life is not subject to popular opinion.

If God has spoken to you, then your task is simple—believe Him and obey. People may offer alternative ideas that sound reasonable, even practical, but if they contradict God’s word to you, they will only lead you off course. Moses yielded to the people’s suggestion, and it carried a heavy price.

Destiny is not a popularity contest. You are not called to run everyone’s race—you are called to run your race. Fix your eyes on what God has said, trust His leading above every other voice, and you will see Him bring His word to pass in your life.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift) 

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