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Be a God-getter
'Seek out ... men of good reputation ... whom we may appoint over this business.' Acts 6:3
Hey you! Do you know that you are the light of the world? Your light cannot be hidden. Fact. Jesus said so. Jesus began all this freedom work but now He believes in you to take it further: more God freedom everywhere because of what you do. Amazing, eh?
So, let's get down to the nitty-gritty of what's going to help you be a freedom movement leader.
First, practice being a follower: accept and act upon good instructions from tried and tested quality Christians in your inner circle.
Second, get yourself in order. Take control of the 'yuck' stuff in your life before it takes control of you. 'Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul' (1 Pet. 2:11 TM).
Third, cultivate staying power. What good is it to be fastest out of the blocks, only to limp off track halfway through the race? 'Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride' (Eccl. 7:8 NLT). Get spiritually fit by digging into your Bible, fixing prayer and praise times into your day, and taking risks for God.
Fourth, be accountable. A green light from God and a gutful of passion are great starting points but it's easy to stray off course, so surround yourself with older, wiser Christians who can share the ups and downs with you. Finally, Matthew 20:26 is your best recipe for success: 'Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.'
written by Bob Gass
'Seek out ... men of good reputation ... whom we may appoint over this business.' Acts 6:3
Hey you! Do you know that you are the light of the world? Your light cannot be hidden. Fact. Jesus said so. Jesus began all this freedom work but now He believes in you to take it further: more God freedom everywhere because of what you do. Amazing, eh?
So, let's get down to the nitty-gritty of what's going to help you be a freedom movement leader.
First, practice being a follower: accept and act upon good instructions from tried and tested quality Christians in your inner circle.
Second, get yourself in order. Take control of the 'yuck' stuff in your life before it takes control of you. 'Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul' (1 Pet. 2:11 TM).
Third, cultivate staying power. What good is it to be fastest out of the blocks, only to limp off track halfway through the race? 'Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride' (Eccl. 7:8 NLT). Get spiritually fit by digging into your Bible, fixing prayer and praise times into your day, and taking risks for God.
Fourth, be accountable. A green light from God and a gutful of passion are great starting points but it's easy to stray off course, so surround yourself with older, wiser Christians who can share the ups and downs with you. Finally, Matthew 20:26 is your best recipe for success: 'Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.'
written by Bob Gass
