THE STAR THAT NEVER SHINED

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THE STAR THAT NEVER SHINED
I had a friend that was extra-ordinary skillful with the ball, as players, we know who is better than another and during 5 asides, he is the first to be  chosen but today,  he doesn’t make the cut because he is unfit to play and what’s the reason? He hates to exercise and jug.
Like him, there are many around us who are now unfit in life not because we lacked the necessary skills and talents but because we are too lazy to read and study books, to exercise our body and mind, to train our voices, to learn some skills and acts, to discipline ourselves in the pursuance of a particular course in life. We are distracted by immature relationships, partying, addiction to drugs and masturbation and immorality etc.
Many who would had been better football players than all those that we celebrate today are roaming the streets begging for bread, many who would have been better musicians than those we honor today are working as salespersons in small shops and many who would have been great inventors are today are thieves and robbers seeking who to devour etc.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.  2Tim. 2:15
Yes you are talented and gifted, but you must study, exercise and train yourself to become approved and fit in life. You are anointed and called, yet you have to pray like you aren’t anointed and study like you haven’t known the scripture before you can succeed in your walk of faith.
Talent isn’t enough, skills will never be adequate but the man who trains, studies and prays will always make the cut in life.
Don’t be that star that never shinned, don’t rest on gifts and talents, they will take you nowhere but training will take you everywhere.
If you are distracted by sinful habits, Jesus will save you if you can call to Him now.
God bless you
Pastor Promise Ikpe
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