1 Peter 5:5-6 All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Our attitude is crucial for our growth and success. Humility is the key ingredient for lasting success. It fosters growth, learning, and strong relationships. The humble are approachable, teachable and respectable. Humility brings honour and is a key success factor for consistent and long-lasting growth. What is humility? Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life...
12 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 6
Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Every organization has bylaws, rules, and guiding principles that help employees succeed and function effectively. The bylaws govern the operations while the code of conduct elaborates the corporate ethics and behaviours. Core values or principles are the guiding culture of the corporate. To be successful and prosperous an employee must adhere to the rules, bylaws and principles of a corporation. To succeed...
11 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 5
Genesis 26:16 Then Abimelek said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” “Success Factors” are measured by the influence and credibility that we gain. “Every challenge on the earth must first be won in the spiritual realm before it manifests in the natural realm”. Isaac had notable success in a time of recession. While the garden of his neighbours was wilting, Isaac was weeding and watering his blossoms. While there was no sowing or harvesting in the land as there was no rain or dew, Isaac was building new barns to store his new...
10 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 4
Exodus 24:13 Then Moses set out with Joshua his aide, and Moses went up on the mountain of God. “Success Factors” are the essential IQ/(Intelligent Quotient), EQ/(Emotional Quotient), technical and operational skillsets that are essential to differentiate superior performance from average. A good mentor plays a very important role in developing emotional intelligence, work ethics and effectiveness. Stress management is a key factor for success. “Every challenge on the earth must first be won in the spiritual realm before it manifests in the natural realm”. The success of Joshua is attributed to his teachable spirit and humility. Joshua was the...
09 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 3
Acts 28:3&5 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. “Success Factors” are the essential IQ/(Intelligent Quotient), EQ/(Emotional Quotient), technical and operational skillsets that are essential to differentiate superior performance from average. The success of a person is measured by their performance objective (quantifiable results) and subjective (behaviour and competencies). Our success in life hinges on our response to challenges and crisis. “Every challenge on the earth must first...
08 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 2
Genesis 18:17 Then the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? “Success Factors” are the essential IQ (Intelligent Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient), technical and operational skillsets that are essential to differentiate superior performance from average. The success of a person is determined by the trust they have earned with the management and the decision makers in corporates. Similarly, our spiritual progress is determined by the trust we have earned from the Lord by our faithfulness, obedience and trustworthiness. “Every challenge on the earth must first be won in the spiritual realm before it manifests...
07 May 2026 – Success Factors – Part 1
Acts 11:21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. “Success Factors” are the essential IQ (Intelligent Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient), technical and operational skillset that are essential to differentiate superior performance from average. They are normally split into “Individual/Behavioral traits such as attitude, motivation and skills, and “Organizational/Strategic” areas such as leadership, strategic focus, development etc. The secret to “superior and distinguished performance”, not only in career but more so in family, social and secular world is hidden in spiritual success. “Spiritual Successfulness” is the ability to understand the...
06 May 2026 – Rejection – Part 7
Isaiah 53:3 “He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem”. Jesus suffered the ultimate rejection on the cross. He was shunned, shamed and suffered the agonizing pain of rejection. Not only was His body broken but the more severe suffering was the brokenness of His spirit. But a wounded broken-spirit who can bear? (Proverbs 18:14). Rejection breaks the spirit of a man and a broken-spirit causes depression. Medicating depression with tranquilizers only puts the suffering soul...
05 May 2026 – Rejection – Part 6
2 Timothy 1:15 You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. Eagles are solitary birds that fly alone at very high altitude. They do not have a flock-mentality. This enhances the hunting efficiency and avoids distraction. To achieve our God-given purpose and to leave an indelible mark on the earth on our future generation we must develop “eagle-focus”. The eagle’s eyes have very high-resolution colour vision with intense and unwavering focus. Hence these birds stay away from distractions from other birds and fly high. Humans on the other hand are considered “social-animals” with a ‘flock-mentality’....
04 May 2026 – Rejection – Part 5
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. The sting of racism leaves deep wounds and permanent scars on people. The United Nations (UN Human Rights) fights against racism but it still exists subtly in various forms. Jesus was the greatest leader of all who broke the bars of racism and rejection. The Bible categorically states that there is no discrimination based on race, status or sex. The Lord transformed the mediocre mindset and the thinking pattern of the early apostles...