The shark is an aggressive predator that is fierce, goal-oriented, and persistent. To bring out the potentials in you to succeed in life, you must be a shark! This is an opportunity for you to learn from this king fish how to aim for the top and never stop.
Aggression
Blood has great attraction for and a maddening effect on the shark. Blood triggers and motivates it to launch savage attacks, even against all odds. When shark smells blood, it goes all out. It does not stop even if it gets wounded.
Have you smelled success? Have you seen opportunity? What is your attitude towards this prospect? Remember, the Scriptures say “…the violent take it by force” Matt 11:12.
Persistence
Various repellants including chemical, air bubble barriers, and electric currents have been used against shark but with little or no success. The shark will retreat when it takes a big blow, but it never surrenders. It always rebound.
No good salesman turns on his heels simply because a prospect said “No” on the first, second, or third call. Isaac dug well, his enemies seized it. He dug another well, they seized it. He dug yet another but this time, they left him alone.
On The Move
Certain species of sharks like the black tip swim non-stop. If they ever hold back, they will suffocate and drown. They are called obligate ram ventilators. Studies show they swim 24/7 to ventilate their gills, find prey and keep warm. Some other species of sharks in this “shoal” swim non-stop because they lack the swim bladder, a small gas-like sac that makes other fishes buoyant.
The success bound man is constantly and purposefully on the move. He cannot afford to stop. The wise King Solomon says “In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hand…” Ecc 11:6.
Not Letting Go
When the shark bites, it thrashes ferociously, never letting go until it’s torn a chunk. This accounts for the fact that this great predator’s teeth are often found on victims or at attack sites.
Jacob was an aggressive man. He wrestled all night and held on tightly to the angel of God insisting “I won’t let you go until you bless me”. Jacob got what he desired.
Vision
The shark’s well developed sensory system (nose, eye, and ear) is the major reason for its success as a predator. Its eyes for one are highly sensitive and adapted to see in dim light. The shark depends on this keen vision to spot prey.
What do you see? Do you see greatness with eyes of faith? Can you perceive the bright spot ahead, even though the reality is dim and bleak? When your eyes possess a God-given vision and a keen spiritual sight, you will never be disappointed. You will always perceive and receive success.
Speed
The shark hits the road swiftly. Speed is natural with sharks. In one rapid burst of speed, a shark can make up to forty miles per hour. And this acceleration power significantly increases when chasing a prey.
Many are chased by poverty, obscurity, and mediocrity, yet they don’t run fast enough. Because they are slow, they do not escape their nightmares or apprehend their dreams. You must move as fast as what is chasing, and even faster than what you are chasing. To survive, speed is of essence.
Faith
Lastly, the shark hopes and depends on God to sustain a supply of prey in its ecosystem. The Bible says “He giveth to the beast his food and the young ravens which cry” Ps 149:9. To attain success, you must pray and trust God for it. God is the Giver and primary agent of success.
Culled from the book “Good Success” By Maurice H. Suwa
