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Growth is about enlargement

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Bob Gass
1 min read

“You enlarged my path.” Psalm 18:36 NKJV

Read these enlargement scriptures: “You enlarged my path.” “Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would…enlarge my territory’” (1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV). “Enlarge the place of your tent…lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes” (Isaiah 54:2 NKJV). God wants to enlarge you spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and in every area of your life. But to experience enlargement, you must learn from people larger than you. Dr. John Maxwell wrote, “The first ten years that I was intentionally pursuing personal growth, I was always behind, trying to catch up. I had to get over the comparison gap. I recognized I needed to be exposed to bigger and better leaders outside of my own small circle, but when I stepped out of my comfort zone, I was intimidated. It was clear that I was not in their league. Their organizations were six times the size of mine, and they had many more and much better ideas than I did. I felt like I was in over my head and trying to swim. Despite that, I was encouraged. Why? Because I discovered that great men were willing to share their ideas. And I was learning so much. You can only learn if others are ahead of you. It was a difficult transition, but it was well worth it. So if you are aware that others are better than you, don’t be discouraged. Be glad others are there to help show you the way. Growth is not a rocking chair you sit in, it’s a mountain you climb each day. But there is good news. As Jim Rohn said, ‘You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.’”

The Word for You Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from Celebration Enterprises, Inc. Copyright © 2024


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