A lesson from the Bible: Have I got a proposal or you

In the Bible, there is recorded conversations between the two sides of a business proposal.

The side prosing said here's the opportunity I present to you:

1. You have to commit to spend the next 100 years building this
2. You will building something that noone has ever done before
3. You will build in preparation for a forcasted event where something will happen that has never happened on earth before
4. People will tell you that you are crazy because nothing like that has ever happened
5. People will tell you that you are crazy because nothing like that has ever been done before

The side receiving the proposal accepted and because of huge faith on the part of this side of the negotiating table it was done as proposed.

What could have been the upside to motivate 100 years of building something that noone knew would work?  What could have engendered so much faith in the forecasted event of epic proportions of which something like that had never happened before in the history of the earth?  What was in it for the side that had to build for 100 years on faith that something which had never happened before would happen and that after 100 years of building this project it would actually be of benefit?

Consider if I were asking you to go into a business with me but you would have to invest 100 years of your life.  However on the 100th year you would see results that would benefit you more than anything you could imagine.

Most businesses fail in 5 year according to the government.  I propose the issue is lack of faith.

The story in the Bible I am talking about is the story of Noah.  God proposed that if Noah would build something noone had ever heard of called a boat or ark for the next 100 years that after that God would bring rain which noone in the history of the earth had seen before and the up-side for Noah was huge if he could have enough faith for long enough: he and his family would live.

Can you see a parallel in the faith needed to see your business endeavors through?  If God told you He would make it rain financial in your life, then He will do it.  Can you find the faith to make it past the first 5 years so that rain will fall in your life and bless you and your family?

You can do it Champion.  You can do it because in Hebrews 12 we learn that not only did Noah and thousands (if not millions) who went before have set the page and set the standard, but I believe in your Champion because those who set the pace and set the standard are now in the stands and you are on the field.  You are the one being cheered on by those of the faith who have gone on before us.

So, suit up and get out on the field with renewed confidence that not only is the God of the Universe whose love for you is beyond measure standing with you and fighting the fight with you, but there have been many who went on before you and are now cheering for you.

They are saying:

1. You can persevere Champion!
2. If I could have faith that God would do what He said, then you can have that much more if you stand on the shoulders of those who went before!
3. Charge Champion and take the enemy, he is defeated.
4. Don't give up, because you can overcome if you never ever ever ever give up.
5. There is nothing to f.e.a.r. Champion, it isn't nearly as hard as you think it might be.
6. If God is for you, who DARE be against you?
7. You can do it, we believe in you Champion.

Then, go out there and do it.  I believe in you too.  Hi Five!

Keep your eyes on the prize and on the positive things and don't let the enemy get a foothold.

Be blessed,

Eric Standlee
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