There’s a group of people who think grace means you don’t have to do anything. “The race is not to the swift,” they say. “The battle is not to the strong.” And yes, Ecclesiastes 9:11 is Scripture. But people forget what it really means. It does not say, “Sit back and do nothing.” It says that speed and strength alone don’t guarantee success because time and chance play a role. So what should you do? Increase your chances. Be swift. Be strong. Be ready. That way, when your opportunity comes, you are found prepared. Not empty-handed and idle.
It’s like the “school is scam” debate. Of course, we all know someone who didn’t finish school and still made it in life. But those people are outliers, not the standard. If you look at 1,000 people who got an education and 1,000 who didn’t, the data shows that the ones with education are, on average, more successful. So you don’t plan your life based on the exception. You plan based on what increases your chances. It is foolish to model your business or career after one random success story that went viral on social media. That’s not faith. That’s wishful thinking.
Grace is not an excuse to avoid effort. Grace gives you strength, direction, and favour, but you must still do the work. Working hard, learning new skills, staying disciplined, and showing up consistently are not legalism. They are wisdom. They are your way of positioning yourself for when time and chance show up. If you truly believe God has a plan for your life, then show it by preparing for that plan. Don’t hide behind grace as an excuse. Instead, let grace empower you to do your part. Because success favours those who prepare for it.
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