February 29, 2008
Stepping Stones to Success, Part Five
A man with leprosy approached Jesus begging him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Jesus’ reply is profound, “I am willing.”(Luke 5:12-13)
There is a huge difference between statements like, “I will” and “I should. I ought to. I expect to. I intend to.”
A Stepping Stone to Success is the attitude behind the “I will” mentality.
Nothing will ever happen until someone says, “I will.” The difference between success and failure is the willingness to be decisive. Good intentions don’t get the job done.
Most people approach God in prayer knowing His ability is omnipotent yet judging His willingness to be untimely. Jesus statement of willingness is an emphatic “I am willing.” The Bible says, “immediately the leprosy left the man.