WHAT DO YOU KNOW
September 2, 2021
WHAT DO YOU KNOW
One morning, my boys were arguing about their favourite TV show called P J Masks.
(Any parent of a pre-schooler reading this would know this show. LOL)
The eldest - Oluwasemiloore - said to his brother, "Gheko has more superpowers than Cat boy"
Feranmi replied, "No way! Cat boy has more"
When I noticed Semiloore was sort of gaining ground in the argument, I decided to defend Feranmi.
"No way! Cat boy has lots of superpowers too"
"No, Dad. Gheko has Super Gheko Muscle, Super Lizard Grip, Super Gheko punch...", He protested.
I interrupted, "Yes but Cat boy has "Super Cat Speed, Super Cat Jump" and I didn't know what else to say.
It was at that moment I realised, "You are only as relevant as what you know".
My knowledge of that Show is too limited to try to defend Feranmi.
That was how I bowed out humbly and Semiloore won the argument lol.
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My point is, in your office, in your career, in your spiritual journey, in every area of your life, you are only as relevant as what you know!
Knowledge places you on the platform of relevance and value. Ignorance is a choice, not only that, but it's also a disease. How do I know this?
The Bible says "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. "Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you..." [Hos 4:6]
This tells me that the knowledge you don't have is the knowledge you have chosen not to have. In other words, rejected!
No wonder the Bible also says "Study to show yourself approved unto God..."
Do you want to stay relevant and valuable; you must study! You must never reject knowledge. You must embrace learning.
What knowledge have you been rejecting before now?
Perhaps this your call to do something about it.
I believe in you!
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher
Looking at my life today, some might assume I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. They see the progress, the platforms, the opportunities, the impact—and they conclude, “He must have had it all figured out from the start.” But here’s the truth... I wasn’t born with a golden spoon. In fact, I wasn’t even born with a spoon at all. The circumstances surrounding my birth were far from rosy. My beginning was rough, humble, and almost forgettable by the standards of this world. There was nothing to suggest that I would one day stand where I stand today, speak as I speak today, or do what I do today. But I was helped. I was helped by God. That’s the only reason I’ve come this far. And that, dear friend, is why I’m writing this—to remind you that it doesn’t matter where or how you were born . Your background, no matter how limiting or disadvantaged, cannot stop God’s plan for your life. You may not have had the best education. You may have been born into poverty. You may have been rejected, neglected, abandoned or overlooked. But when God steps into your life , He rewrites the story. He is not intimidated by your limitations. In fact, He specializes in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes (Psalm 113:7-8). You don’t need a silver spoon, golden spoon, or any spoon at all. All you need is His help . My life is a testament to this truth: God still helps men. He still lifts. He still promotes. He still turns nobodies into wonders. And I believe the same will happen for you. If you will let Him, If you will trust Him, If you will surrender your life to Him… You will become a miracle. You will become a wonder. Your story will be one that generations will talk about. So here’s my charge to you: Stop disqualifying yourself based on your background. Stop underestimating what God can do through you. Stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. Instead, start seeking God’s help. Start walking in faith. Start declaring His promises over your life. Because your story—yes, YOUR story—is not over yet. In fact, it’s just beginning. You are next in line for a miracle. I believe in you!
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