Destined for Greatness: Your Tuesday Inspiration with Gerald Chinogara

We have a God who never changes, yet He knows that we, His people, constantly need to. He uses the unexpected to mould and shape us into who He created us to be.  God can use the unexpected for our good for with Him all things are possible. The covid pandemic, a calamity of epic proportions to humanity with devasting effects which include loss of loved ones, jobs and income ; is being used by God in our lives to draw us near to Him. God uses the unexpected for our good and for His glory. We naturally want to be in control of our lives. In fact, from a very early age we are taught this is good self-esteem.

However, if you attempt to be in charge of your life, you will be trapped by discouragement, fear, anxiety and worry. The pressure of trying to be in control of all situations will set you up to be eventually knocked out by the challenges of life. Living in this world full of tribulations can pack a punch that will make you fall flat on the floor, but that can’t move God off His throne. You were not made to believe in yourself, because you were not made to be in control. You were created to believe in Someone bigger than yourself.

There is no better time in life than now to answer to the Master’s call to all humanity in Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” There is a wonderful freedom in taking heed of this awesome invitation because it takes all the pressure off you and places it on the One who can handle it. A great thing about believing in God and trusting Him with your life is that He does not struggle with the same things that you and I do. He never gets stressed, worried and anxious about anything including the pandemic. He is in control of all things, has a plan and purpose, and is more than capable to see His plans established.

We on the other hand will fail, make mistakes, mess up things but the Almighty God never does and can be trusted. He has an impeccable track record since the ancient of days and has proven Himself that He is more than able. But to believe Him means we must let go. This season we must let go of our worries concerning our family, provision, future and place it in the hands of an all-powerful God.  He who is the same yesterday, today and forever is also saying to you during this pandemic, take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on as He know you have need of these things. The only thing you need to do is to seek Him and He will supply all your needs only if you believe and hearken to His Word.

Gerald is an astute business leader,strategic marketer by profession and a motivator by calling. Currently he is Head of Marketing & Alternative Distribution Channels for Old Mutual Zimbabwe. He has over 15 years diverse business experience at senior and executive management in leading corporate companies in Zimbabwe.