21/04/2026
Still on my birthday muse about the lessons I have learnt in life's journey.
I have observed the desire and need of many people to have doors of opportunity opened for them. Yet, they often neglect to build the capacity needed to take advantage of those opportunities. This realization prompted me early on to recognize the importance of building capacity – developing my abilities before seeking opportunities.
Two scriptural references come to mind: Deuteronomy 2:2-3 and Isaiah 54:2-3. Each time I read these passages, I am reminded of the necessity of building capacity at every stage of life. Nothing expands unless we first develop the capacity for it. Before any opportunity shows up, it is essential to prepare for whatever that opportunity may be. This is what building capacity implies.
The irony is that many Christians claim these promises without putting in the necessary work. What they fail to realize is that these promises will not be fulfilled unless they work towards them. God is not a wasteful steward of His resources; He provides His resources only to those who will prudently and wisely utilize them.
This brings me to my long-time muse: “The future you don’t prepare for never becomes reality; it is only fussed up in a mirage.” One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to think they will effortlessly stroll into a future without preparation. Not at all, it doesn’t work that way.
Every success and peak performance we achieve in life requires significant preparation. You will never find success in the future if you haven’t adequately prepared for it.
Life has taught me that opportunities only favour the prepared hand. Like the Boy Scout motto, Be prepared! Over to you, how prepared are you for your future?
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