God Is in the Multiplication BusinessSample

Don’t Limit God

If you get into a decrease or loss mentality when you’re facing lack, it’s tempting to settle for less than God’s best.

Don’t do it! Instead, keep reminding yourself of who your heavenly Father is. He’s a God of increase, a God who multiplies. The devil may have stolen something from you, but God knows how to make it up to you!

First John 4:4 says, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” God your multiplier is greater than anything the devil has ever done. Don’t limit the greatness of God’s power toward you (Eph. 1:19), and don’t settle for less than His best.

I once heard a story about some college students who settled for less. On the day of their literature final, their professor offered them a choice. He said, “If you want a guaranteed automatic C, you can leave right now and not take the test.” Half the class left, delighted that they would pass the class without having to take the test.

To the students who stayed behind, the professor spoke about ten minutes, sharing some things from his heart. He told them that he was proud of them for aiming higher than a C, and that good things come to those who are willing to work hard, maintain their character, and help others. He also told them to expect good things, and to keep demanding more of themselves than mediocre.

Then he said, “For those of you who stayed behind and were willing to try for better than a C on the test, I’m giving you an automatic A. You’re dismissed.”

I imagine that when the first group of students heard what had happened, they were kicking themselves. They had been willing to settle. To be safe, they had limited their potential, and they missed out on a greater opportunity.

Have you ever limited God by settling for mediocre? I must admit that I have. I’ve played it safe and settled for “good enough” when “awesome” was just around the corner. There have been times when I should have expected more or put in a little more effort. I don’t want to ever fall into that trap again. I never want to limit God.