Inspiration

Elijah the prophet anoints Elisha the farmer

We have not yet put aside the war implements. We have not done what Elisha did when the higher call came. The farmer quickly killed his oxen and started a fire. He boiled the meat and fed his workers. He said goodbye to his parents and went off to a new life and new reality. A similar “train” (challenge) arrived in the American colonies more than two centuries ago. The Founding Fathers “boarded” it and took us on a ride. Where is that “train” today?

This snail-like progress is no progress at all. We know so much already, but we slow ourselves down. Making a technological leap forward with perfect products would lead to greater possibilities, and then we would be ready to make another giant leap forward, even bigger than the previous one. But, fear prevents most from thinking this way because they are comfortable holding on to the Status Quo.

The Google boys

Compared to what God has laid before us, our destiny, we have achieved little. We do not praise God, for we have too much praise for ourselves. Yet the source of all inspiration comes from Him, in every part of our society—arts, business and religion

When the Google boys started, they envisioned something that hardly anyone else did at that time. They only needed start-up funds. It took them some time to get them. Today, what would we do without the Google search engine? There is a lesson in history, but it takes a fast learner to make the jump ahead of time.

The Apple Man

Apple’s Steve Jobs put himself under a lot of strain. The visionary saw much more than what we use today. The late Steve Job is greatly missed. Someone must always break the ground; these are individuals that God chooses to pay the price, even with their lives, while others quickly capitalize on the invention. But, that drastically slows down our progress. For a change, how about making your brain ‘sweat’ a little, but this time let it be mixed with a higher percentage of the altruistic sentiment? Try it. It’s very inspiring. The cash wagon will arrive at your doorstep anyway.

If you spend all your energy searching for that cash wagon, then you will waste the precious time. But, if you use the mercy factor, and enrich humanity with the God given inspiration then prosperity is inevitable. It’s a matter of making the right choice and having the right priority.

The Penicillin man

Most inventions happened by accident, and in a relaxed state of mind: Newton’s discovery of gravity, Fleming’s discovery of penicillin. Money was not the motivator. Tranquil peace is the breeding ground for all great inventions in all sectors of our society. 

Give a little love to others, and you will be surprised at what comes out of you. All of a sudden you will feel that glorious and most intelligent stream of God’s inspiration. Don’t think about territory, and the glory that comes with it. Forget about praise and those endless stares of respect. Don’t let those things be your motivator. I’ve heard so many preachers (myself included) say, “They will see the glory of God on your face; they will see Christ in you.” No way. No one looks for Christ in you or wants to recognize God’s glory in you, but only their own. At most, they’ll say that you are an unusual man or a woman, that you are special, kind, or interesting. But, that’s enough to make them listen to you, for what you say or write will eventually have a chance of changing their lives. However, that will happen only with their permission. Others will compare themselves with you, for after all they crave grandeur and respect. That’s the only reason why they will listen to you, to be inspired to greatness. Many others are unwilling to ford rivers or climb mountains, for they are just too opportunistic. They want it all for free, and when they are not able to get it, in their frustration, they might turn against you. It’s sad, but true. This is the reality in which we live. Can we change it? Can we turn things around? Yes we can. We just need the proper inspiration.