Have you been in a condition where a holder of an account
made you the drawer as well as the payee of a cheque? Can this be possible? If
it is, how will you react when you are given such kind of opportunity or what
will be the first thought in your mind. Sound so unusual and rare in this part of
the world we are but do you know we all are given this rare opportunity but we
hardly see it or get to know about it because we are not that close to the
holder of the account.
A blank cheque is an
unconditional order written by the payee to pay on demand by the drawee not
withstanding the content written on the cheque. When you are given a blank
cheque you input the value and number of figure you desire to have in the
cheque. The choice is yours to make because no one is allowed to persuade or
intimidate you in making your decision. How generous and wealthy is such a one who
decide to show this kindness to you, is going to be a life time of remembrances
and a story to tell but is it going to be a life time of joy?
Who can be this cheerful giver that is willing to give us
all our want not minding how burdensome or heavy our load may be. Remember what
Jesus said “Ask, and it shall be given
you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” Matthew 7
vs. 7 .. There was no extra clause that make provision to limit your want
when you ask from him but boldly he said “For
every one that ask receive; and he that seek find; and to him that knock it
shall be opened.” Matthew 7 vs 8. Simply he has all it takes to provide for
all the need of all human. What do you expected from the creator of the
universe, all we are in need of are in his hands we just need to ask. The blank
cheque has been open ask something tangible that will be helpful to you to
saddle your destiny to the point of fulfillment.
Despite it is a blank cheque opens to everyone but there are
some standard you must attain before you can be award this cheque. Do you remember
the quest of Elisha when Elijah was to be taken by a whirlwind what happen? (See
2nd kings chapter 2 for more study )He need to press forward despite
the discouragement from his master and other fellow prophet but he never listen
to there word but press on because he was expecting something great form his
master. A man who is need is never mindful of the length of the journey but his
greatest concern is to get to his destination. Do you know the distance Elisha has
to walk with his master from Gilgal to Jordan on foot? This young prophet was
never concern about the distance or take heed of what other prophet said to him
to discourage him from following his master but took one boldest step that
change the level of who he is was and what men knew him for to a man who has
meet with divine destiny.
The Border of Decision
And Elijah said unto
him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he
said, As the LORD live, and as thy soul live, I will not leave thee. And they
two went on. And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view
afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped
it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so
that they two went over on dry ground. 2nd kings 2 vs. 7-8
Your true strength will be known at the point of decision on
crucial issues affecting your presence and your tomorrow. Scriptures said at
JORDAN. I think that was a risky decision Elisha took because he knew that was
the point his master will be cut off with humanity. it was a point where boys were separated from
men and those with a persistence spirit continue the journey and the weak says
good bye. Elisha don’t want a farewell
greetings from his master as the other sons of the prophet did but still follow
the master on the quest despite he knows that that was the end. He saw the
obstacle of the river Jordan but still went on with his master, he was brave
and courageous knowing full well that his mission is about to be accomplish
because when the going get tough your blessing is around the corner. Elisha
cross the Jordan with his master and when they got to a point Elijah knew that
this young prophet journey with him for a cause. see what the scriptures said “And
it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask
what I shall do for thee…(2nd kings 2 vs. 9)” that was a blank
cheque open to this young prophet, his mission was about to be completed. What would
have happen if he stopped at Jordan and followed the crowd to say good bye good
master, all effort would have been in vain from Gilgal to Jordan. You don’t
need t stop when the going get tough for you to achieve something great you
have to do something extra ordinary and the extra thing you need is just a
little push, what differentiate ordinary from extra ordinary is just a little
push you add to it just like Elisha. while others where busy telling Elijah we
will miss you, o you are just so great to leave us, remember us when you get
there, and stuff like that, Elisha was
busy waiting for the next move of his master so that his mission can be
accomplish. Don’t be satisfy at a point make a move to carry on with your
journey it may be the last move you can make to get what you so desire for.
WHAT CAN MY
REQUEST BE?
When you get the link of this blank cheque what will you ask
for? Or will you insert uncountable number of zeros to satisfy all your
material wants or will you be conscious of what you ask or pity the holder of
the account so that it wont appear you are greedy or so wicked that you want to
take advantage of the opportunity he has given to you. Let’s learn from Elisha
once more. When Elijah ask him tell me what you want, he knew that his request
must be something tangible, because he will never have such opportunity
again and do you know what he ask? He said,
“…I pray thee, let a double portion of
thy spirit be upon me.(2nd king 2 vs 9b)” something difficult to
ask for, something scare in the human race, something that can’t be purchase in
the human race. He wants to be like his master but want to operate on a higher
level than his master because he knew the task ahead of him. Do you mean that
Elisha have to pass through those stress for just a double portion of his master
anointing? Am so amaze. Let’s also consider the story line of Solomon. When he
gave a thousand burnt offerings to GOD (the extra ordinary or uncommon
sacrifice as you may say 1st king 3 vs. 1-14), God appeared to him
and said “…ask what I shall give thee.(
1king 3 vs. 5b). and do you know what this young king said Lord I need
“WISDOM” to rule your people. Can he be
so serious to ask for just one thing from the master “WISDOM” and you may say
what does it need wisdom for when he have adviser and elders to counsel him on
any matter that arises.
If you study hard you will found out that the request they
made was on issue relating to fulfill there destiny. Elisha was a prophet and
for him to fulfill his purpose and mission of been a prophet on earth he need
the anointing, likewise Solomon he is the king of Israel and the only way he
need to become successful to rule the people is applying wisdom in all is doing
in order to discern between good and evil. Looking closely you will discover
there request was base on there future challenges. They know deep well that in
dealing with men you need to have something unique you have to give out to the
world that will be able to command respect and integrity. That was why they ask
for just simple but difficulty things in there cheque and what they request for
make them a star in the fulfillment of there mission on earth. There request
brought other benefit to them, even in this present age there is none to be
compare wit them.
Below are some of the guideline that will help you in making
a better choice to fill in the blank cheque
·
Know your mission on earth
·
Ask according to your mission on earth
·
Forecast the future
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Know the kind of people you have to relate with
in fulfilling your destiny
·
Ask for something that will distinguish you from
other personality, something unique
·
Don’t attach materialistic in the cheque you are
given
·
Be the man of the people and don’t be selfish in
your request
Cross the path beyond
Jordan to take what belongs to you. Don’t aim small aim big because he is ready
to give unto you what you request for. Don’t limit HIS ability.
THE OPEN BLANK
CHEQUE
Do you know that we all have the same opportunity of Solomon
and Elisha ask how… Jesus said “Ask, and
it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened
unto you” Matthew 7vs. 7. What do you need to hear again when he said you
should ask; He didn’t say limit your request but gave an open forum for us to
ask anything we desire and it shall come to manifestation see Matthew 7 vs. 8.
Why cant you start asking something tangible now, something that will make him
see you as a wise man who is ready to build on a solid foundation. Do you think
there we still have more days to ask see what he said in John 16 vs. 23 “ And in that day ye shall ask me nothing.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name,
he will give it you.” He said in that day you shall not make request which
day is that I think the day we have to meet with him. The only time we have to
make our request is now so start asking,
don’t be shy to meet him, seek his face because he just want to hear from you
that is just it. Your voice count because nobody is allowed to make your
request for you.
CONCLUSION
For you to receive from a righteous God you must be
righteous. You can’t receive from him when you still dwell in sin and swim in
the mud of sin. No it can’t work like that because he said be he holy as your
father in heaven is holy. Holiness is the pathway of a blank cheque
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