Life is full of challenges one must overcome and mountains one must climb if one desires lasting success.

But one has a choice not to face these oppositions. You could choose to settle for less, it’s a choice; but a man who truly wants to live a life that surpasses the ordinary must be ready to face challenges and climb the highest of life’s mountains.

In 1 Samuel 17, David had the choice to take His mind off Goliath. He could ignore the blasphemy of Goliath, serve food as his father had instructed and run back home. Besides, he was not a soldier and killing Goliath was none of his business; but he chose to stay.

In trying to picture Goliath’s physique through the Bible’s description of him, one would discover that it’s almost impossible for even the biggest man of our days to defeat a man with such size – Goliath was beyond intimidating.

Yet, David saw his victory in God. He so believed in God that he preferred the five stones to the huge armour the King, Saul, gave to him.

The end of the story is why David is celebrated till date.

If David had not risen to face and conquer this challenge, no one would have blamed him but it might have cost Israel their freedom.

To live above the ordinary, you must be ready to cross mighty hurdles.

These hurdles may seem almost impossible to cross but the Bible says “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. (Philippians 4:13)

Challenge yourself to live above mediocrity and the ordinary!

Surely, people will criticize you; they criticised David as well. They’ll try to discourage you like David’s brothers did to David, but be strong! Be resolute in your quest for victory.

Remember that like in the case of David and the Israelites, there are souls who’s freedom and success is attached to your resolve to live above mediocrity.

DON’T BE ORDINARY WHEN YOU CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY!

WRITTEN BY TOLU-TAIWO VICTOR