I remember one time I and my family had to travel to Atlanta by bus. The bus made several stops along the way and the trip lasted for several hours. But no matter how long it takes, I have determined to get to Atlanta. Another time again we went to a retreat at Birmingham Alabama with several other members of our church in about eight rented cars but somewhere along the way we lost track of other members on the highway and got lost for two days but I have determined to get to the retreat and finally on the third  day of the retreat I got there.

Predestination means that your destination has already been determined. It is written in the bible that we are predestined according to God's purpose and will. "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will" [Eph 1:11]. That means our loving God knows where you are supposed to be going.

Not only that, he knows how to get you there. One thing that you have to do as an individual is to be determined. The road may be smooth or rough to your destination, but you have to keep on moving a winner never quits the race. 

I told you about the trip to Alabama's retreat, it wasn't easy because we had no map or the address of the retreat center and the other people in the car said we should just go back to New York, but I said no because I have a purpose for leaving New York and the determination to get to my destination eventually the Lord gave us a miracle and on the third day we got to the retreat center.

But even though you have a determination, purpose and destiny, you cannot get to it without being connected to the one who gave it to you in the first place.

If you don't stay connected to the one who planned your destiny, when trials and troubles of life come your way, you will lose your focus. As you determined to get to the top in your spiritual life, marital, academic and every aspect of your life, you need to be more closer to God.

You cannot get to your destination without the Lord's guidance. At times, discouragement may set in as you are heading towards your destination. But, just stay focus on God. I am talking from experience because when we were about to start our ministry there were discouragements but we stay  focus on the promises of Christ.

Depend on the Lord. Stand on his promises. Put all your trust in him. The best is yet to come to those who believe the promises of God. "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" John 16:33b. He will see you through. I pray that nothing will draw you away from reaching your goals in this year in Jesus name. May the Lord God grant  you according to your heart's desire and take you to your destination. You are destined  to overcome.