Date: Saturday, 18th October, 2025
Text: 2 Corinthians 10:12
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
One of the greatest enemies of personal progress is comparison. The moment you begin to compare yourself with others, you shift your focus from your own God-given assignment to someone else’s. Many people have lost their peace, passion, and productivity because they are too busy measuring themselves by the standards of others.
The Bible warns clearly:
“But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” — 2 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)
Each of us was created with unique abilities, timing, and purpose. God did not design life as a race against others, but as a journey of faith and fulfillment within His will for us. When you compare your progress with others, you question God’s wisdom in how He made and positioned you.
Consider this: a palm tree and a maize plant can never grow or mature at the same rate. The maize may shoot up quickly, but it withers within months, while the palm tree takes years to mature yet produces fruit for generations. Don’t despise your process; what God is building in you may take time because it will last long.
When you understand that your life’s journey is distinct, you stop competing and start cultivating your own lane. God rewards faithfulness, not imitation.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, deliver me from the trap of comparison. Help me to find contentment in your plan for my life in Jesus name.
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