Psalm 50:2
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2 Corinthians 4:1-10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
God has invested in you and that is why the devil is fighting you. The devil doesn't waste his time on someone who is not significant and knows what you can and can not handle.
When the church is in transition look for the signs especially when people are going through at the same time. It's an indication that God is going to do something for a lot of people. God said in his word to arise and shine.
Isaiah 60:1
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
We are in this together. When the test comes you have to go through with a good attitude. Depression and worry may come. You will get weary but if you faint not you will reap award:
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthian 4:1 - 10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
We have to be honest if we are going to win the lost. Through transition of the church the devil will darts. There is a separation of the wheat from the tear (Matthew 13:30). God is growing us up from milk to solid food. There were will be people who are unchurched who will come to L.O.G.I.C. You don't know there story and remember that someone prayed you in.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Stop being ashamed of the gospel. Somebody should know that you are a Christian. You may be the only gospel that someone reads.Everyone has a gospel. Gospel means the good news. Your gospel may be that you were delivered from drugs, carrying guns, ect. You can't be ashamed to tell it.
Revelations 12:11
11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Amos 6:1
1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Start thanking God for grace, mercy, blood and covering.
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The only way people will come is if they see God is with you. Get your shine on. It has nothing to do with material things. You can have lack but still have a smile. You smile because you know greater is on the way. God is calling us to accountability. Come to church to give to someone else. It's not all about you.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
God is commanding us to shine. We can't let circumstances dictate how we feel. God is still good regardless. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said that God is still good even if He didn't deliver them:
Daniel 3:17 -18
17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
We need to have this attitude. Praise should not be dictated by our circumstances.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
It has nothing to do with you or I. We can't be arrogant. It's not about our education, our jobs, our business, ect. Those things are sources. God is our resource. When you walk by faith it's impossible to be arrogant. You don't need a lot of degrees to be successful. When you have a connection with God through prayer and faster there is nothing God won't do for you. Sometimes we miss God through our wish list. Be quiet and listen to God. If we listen we will have less mistakes.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
You will go through but God is with you. Stop asking God how you got there. God wants us to embrace what He has for us. Trouble doesn't last always.
Job 14:1
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Always represent Christ. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
There are 3 things that a leader must have:
1. Character- There is a standard. This doesn't mean you are perfect and you will make a mistake When you
do mistake pick up yourself and don't wallow in it.
2. Competence - Know what you are doing.
3. Chemistry - Do people feel uncomfortable around you? There needs to be peace.
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