Anointing for Excellence Part 1
Excellence is characterized by extra-ordinary and outstanding activities. Excellent people are undoubtedly shining stars. An example of such a person in the Bible is David who went from being a shepherd to being a king. We should exhibit God’s spirit of excellence in all areas of our lives including our speech and walk with God.
Luke 19: 1-10 tells the story of Zacchaeus, a man like you and I, who faced several challenges in life in attempting to achieve his goals. He was physically short, a tax collector, and a hated publican. His zeal however, drew the attention of Jesus and His company as well. The excellent spirit in him propelled him to the point that the Bible says he outran (and outshined) the crowd to climb a sycamore tree (which depicts a mountaintop experience). If not for his perseverance, there is no way Zaccheus would have been able to attain such an honor. Fulfilling God’s destiny for us in life will require that we be more radical and aggressive. We must be go-getters and refuse to settle for less.
Jacob was aggressive. Behind him was his scheming uncle Laban and before him was his enraged brother Esau, both of whom were probably prepared to kill him at their meeting. With nowhere else to turn Jacob sent away his wives and children and sought a solitary place like Zaccheus. When you’re desperate for God, oftentimes you must leave groups that cannot understand your hunger; not everyone can go where you want to be. Jacob cried out to the Lord that if He did not intervene, his life would be over.He wrestled with the angel of the Lord and refused to let go until He blessed him. Having prevailed with God his name was changed and his destiny forever altered for good.
Joseph was such a shining star that even in prison he had to be ruler. His spirit of excellence got him to the presence of Potiphar, an officer of the Pharaoh. Like Zaccheus, excellence will bring you before great men.
May that which is to rule come forth out of you today and take you to your desired haven. May every non-achieving spirit and the spirit of lukewarmness in your life be swallowed up once and for all in the name of Jesus Christ. May our Lord take you to greater lengths and heights as you strive for perfection.
