Before genuine manifestation of destiny, it must have a platform upon which it is standing. Bright destiny could collapse; Enviable destiny could flop and when you don’t understand the “Law of Platform”
1. Other People Knowledge {O.P.K.}:
There are many things you don’t know in life and if you want to set out to know them, you may not have the time. Borrowing the knowledge of knowledgeable people help you to run faster.
Other people knowledge can save you time / money / effort. Look for this knowledge in magazines / books / tape / seminars / articles / DVDs etc. Pro24:3-4
2. Other People’s Properties. 2 Kings 4:1-7
In the pursuit of destiny, you may need what you don’t have. If it won’t turn you to a slave, you may go ahead and secure it, that is why your character need to be above reproach.
If that widow is not at talking terms with her neighbours it would have been too late to contact a relative.
That is why you need to cultivate the fruits of the spirit.
That is why you need to be smiling always.
That is why you need simple courtesy.
3. Other People’s Ideas: Prov 2:10-11
You might need to acquaint yourself with other people ideas which generated success. Studying the dream of others and understand their actions.
Other people insight and ideas will open your eyes to the possibility you also have.
4. Other People Success:
You must have heard of the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon. She undertook a journey of many kilometer to come and study Solomon.
She was a royal authority but she recognize the “Law of Superiority” {In every field of your endeavour there is someone superior to you}
You don’t have to repeat the price they paid. Successful people have paid the price heartache, emotions, the price of money and disappointment which we do not need to repeat.
Delilah asked Samson a very important question though deceitfully, we should ask it truthfully.
Judges 16:6… Tell me I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lies.
5. Other People Failures:
Benjamin Franklin said, you could either buy wisdom or borrow it. If you buy it you pay the full price on personal time and in treasure, in suffering for it and failing for it.
I Cor 10:11
Success can resurrect from the ashes of failure. There is someone around you who has failed: In Marriage / Business / Relationship / Child bearing / Education. Some people have failed. Don’t ridicule them; make their experience your teacher.
Don’t analyze them with laughter, learn from them with meekness. Prov 24:16
Recommended Reading
20 Reasons Why You Should Be Faithful To Your Spouse
Top Ten Lessons from the Life of Saul
Local Churches And Headquarters – Striking A Kingdom-Minded Balance
6. Other People’s Grace / Anointing:
There are challenges and battle you may face and you need a minister of God to help you out.
Hosea 12:13
You may need their goodwill, their word of prayer, or breath of intercession.
2 Chr 20:20
You tap into a servant of God anointing and grace by sowing a seed
The widow tapped into Elijah’s grace by giving.
I Kings 17:29
An old woman who was financially blessed but barren provided living quarters for Elisha and she carried her baby.HIjghjghjgghjj
7. Other People’s Money. Gen 30:7
Parable of the talent showed us some servant who used another man’s money
8. Other People’s Credibility. Gen 24: 22- 24
Other people’s credibility impart favour. It opens door, that is why they tell you to write the name of your referees. You are standing on other reputation, each person you know; knows someone that can help you,
Your Association determine your acceptability and assimilation.
Certainly you may not know:
Elisha without Elijah
Joshua without Moses
Timothy without Paul.
You need credibility of a mentor or someone who believes in you.
9. Other People’s Talent:
Aaron ………………….. Moses
Jesus looks for Men with varied talent and specializations.