Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(18th May, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Self-esteem Empowerment (Part 5)

Matthew 3:17
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And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

*Message*

Yesterday, we learned that in God's wisdom, before commissioning you into your assignment, He first grants you a revelation of your glorious identity in eternity as a self-esteem empowerment strategy to ensure you keep carrying your shoulders high even when faced with reproach while carrying out the assignment. Now, let me show you something in Hebrews 12:2 -‬

*" looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."*

The cross was Jesus's destiny, but attached to the cross was "the shame" which is meant to discourage Him from going the path of the cross. Hence, attached to your destiny (which is also a cross you must bear) is an iota of shame and reproach and issues that come in different measures meant to discourage you at different stages of your journey.

Jesus was encouraged along the way by "the joy that was set before Him", which was a product of fresher encounters with the Divine that kept birthing fresher revelations of His destined identity in eternity. Before He started His ministry on earth publicly - "And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)‬. This is a big self-esteem empowerment!

*Occasionally, He would always set Himself aside to tarry in prayers, and He was always empowered with fresher revelations that kept Him going. Imitate Jesus, and the challenges attached to your destiny won't stop you.*

*Prayers*

Press for fresher encounters with the LORD, for fresher revelations of how He sees and regards you.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Hebrews 12:2 ‬
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.


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