HAND IT OVER AND CLIMB HIGHER

We went on a family outing to a tourist site. We had to climb the rock. I was carrying our daughter through the different phases. At one point, it was quite tricky. The tour guide had gone ahead of us. He needed his two hands and feet to climb.

There was no way I was going to climb while carrying my daughter, also. I had to make a quick decision- I handed her over to the tour guide while I used my two hands and feet to climb to the next level. Once we got to the next level conveniently, the tour guide handed our daughter over to me, and we continued the journey.

Beloved one, if you want to climb higher, you must be willing to hand over certain things to the Lord. If you keep on holding to those things, you would never be able to go to the next level you desire.

If Jesus went to the grave offended at those who deserted him, the devil would have had legal grounds to hold down. When he resurrected, there was a new level:

“So, God raised Christ to the highest place. God made the name of Christ greater than every other name. God wants every knee to bow to Jesus— everyone in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. Everyone will say, “Jesus Christ is Lord” and bring glory to God the Father.”

Philippians 2:9-11 ICB

The prostitute with the living child was willing to see her child live in the hands of another woman. That willingness was the key to recovering her stolen baby. There are battles you cannot win if you are still holding on tightly instead of trusting God.

There are dreams you will let go. It will seem like it is dead, but you know that in the hands of God, it will resurrect.

There are people you must let go. If Joseph were still nursing offences, he would have become a blockage to God’s redemptive plan.

Sometimes, you have to let go of yesterday so you can have tomorrow. If you hold on so tightly to past victories, you may not be able to win the present battles and scale new heights.

What is the new height you desire to attain?

What would you have to hand over for a season?

What would you have to let go of?

Put your trust in the Lord. He will never disappoint.

temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa