Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho shares a powerful message: greatness comes from obedience to God. He challenges the usual views on success, which often focus on wealth or status. Acho believes our true purpose and the path to significance is found in following God’s will.
We all want our lives to mean something. But realizing that purpose is easier said than done. Acho points out that everyone has a divine destiny. “No one is put on Earth by mistake or by happenstance. The Lord wants to achieve something great in and through every life,” he states. To uncover and fulfill God’s plan, we must be obedient.
In a conversation with Christian musician Lecrae, Acho emphasized the importance of obedience over talent. He referred to biblical figures like Moses, Samson, Esther, and Elijah, noting their obedience led to greatness. “And they all were obedient, and if they weren’t obedient that’s when they lost favor,” Acho shared.
Acho believes God uses those who are obedient, regardless of their skills or talents. He humorously remarks on his own talents, “I always tell people I’m talented, but I ain’t that talented, you feel me? I ain’t that talented. Are you willing to be obedient? That, to me, is the secret power to greatness.”
This perspective offers hope and empowerment. It tells us that God’s miracles often come through ordinary people who choose obedience. Acho’s insight encourages us to prioritize our relationship with God over our achievements.
Let us remember that obedience to God is our pathway to true greatness, not our talents or achievements. By prioritizing His will above all, we unlock the extraordinary potential within us.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
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