Act Like ACHSAH!

Imagine getting home from school on a sunny afternoon, after fulfilling a hard day’s task of rigorous lectures and presentations; on jour journey to becoming a medical doctor; marriage isn’t even in the plans for you yet, (well maybe it can happen in another couple of years) …….and then you see a couple of cars at the entrance of your father’s gate…..Is anything the matter dad? Errrrrm… No, it’s just that I got into a business agreement and my part of the deal is to give you out as a bride and they are here to pick you to a remote town thousands of mile away……….

Such was what probably happened to Achsah; Caleb’s daughter in the bible. Her father had vowed to give her to whoever attacked and captured a land called Kirjath Sepher. Othniel did and here he was with his family and friends, to claim his bounty.

Life could be funny, unpredictable with its many twists and turns and our Motivation today is from the story of a young girl who was bold enough to turn life’s lemons into lemonade. She was wedded off without her consent probably , her hopes shattered, her aspirations truncated but she determined her best days were just ahead of her.

Read the full story which incidentally was mentioned word for word twice in the bible. ( Joshua 15:16 and Judges 1:12). What amazes me about her was her determination in getting the best out of life. She had life going on for her and all of a sudden, she was being “dashed” out to a man. Give me a blessing, give me springs of water she demanded from her father! She also urged her husband to ask for a field from her father. She was wise enough to prepare herself and posterity for the future; No need to embrace bitterness or court excuses!

There is a Generation of those who refuse to be bowed by life. They may be pressed but they are not crushed, persecuted but not abandoned….they brush off life’s dirts and embrace a diet strictly geared for success. God turns our ginger into ginger ale and He makes beautiful stories of our lives.

You may not have someone to give you springs of water or a huge inheritance but you have God the Father who is willing to give you all things! In your DNA are embedded genes for success! It’s non-negotiable!

You’ve got your part to play however. I’d list out just 7 Ds….Think about them.

1. Discover yourself- Identify your gifts
2. Be Determined- Barriers notwithstanding
3. Be Diligent- Give yourself wholly to what you are doing
4. Be Dedicated- Learn all you need to. Be passionate
5. Be Disciplined- Curb your excesses
6. Diversify- Identify other areas about your life
7. Date greatness, Dine with Excellence, Ditch Mediocrity!

Love Always! Woohoo!

Stay tuned for my post on Othniel......

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