Skill is Not Enough — You Need Connection
“The gift of a man makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” — Proverbs 18:16 In the journey of life, your skill is your seed — but connection is the soil that helps it grow. God may have gifted you with uncommon ability, talent, or intelligence, but the truth remains: no one rises in isolation. Even David, the man after God’s heart, was skillful with the harp — but it was a servant’s recommendation in Saul’s palace that brought him into visibility (1 Samuel 16:17-21). It’s easy to think that being excellent is enough. But excellence hidden is excellence wasted. Scripture shows us that divine placement often comes through human connection . Joseph had the gift of interpreting dreams — yet he needed the cupbearer to remember him before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:9-14). This is why you must show up . Attend workshops, training programs, church seminars, and conferences. God often uses gatherings as platforms for liftings . While you’re being trained, you’re also being ...