3. Preparation
5. Excellence
6. A Lifestyle of Personal Worship
7. Humility
8. Vision
Todays Key:
9. Love for Gods Church
In Matthew 16:18 Jesus says to Peter “I will build My Church”.
The Church is His. They are His people. We have been asked to steward it until He returns.
The Church is not a place for my self actualization, or primarily an outlet for my gift. I have stated many times as leaders we must recognize, call out, equip, and release people into the fullness of their calling and gifting.
However the Church is not a vehicle to be used by me.
Phillipians chapter two says Jesus divested Himself of any self interest and was obedient to the point of death on a cross “therefore” God placed Him. We must have the same attitude.In order to be placed in the fullness of our calling we must lay down our life for the Kingdom.
We must serve His people.
When we have a proper understanding of our position in the body and our responsibility to serve Gods people it brings perspective and gives us more patience knowing God has our best interest at heart. The desire in your heart was put there by God and He wants it for you more than you want it for you. Lay down your life for the kingdom and watch God do a miracle in the body and in you.
Blessings,
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