8:08pm | It’s Time For More Than Change

Leadership

Here is some knowledge earned through experience given to me by 2 very important people. It’s really important so I wanted to make it available to you.

1. Be rooted and grounded. A picture was shared about how a potted plant will still grow in its environment but it will not reach its fullest potential. If you compare it to a tree with deep roots connected to the water source in the ground, this tree has no limit to its growth. You will still grow as a potted plant, but you will not obtain the strength as a tree connected to the water source with no limits.

2. Be teachable. It’s not about being right, but bringing life. Jesus didn’t say, I am the Way, the Truth and by the way I’m right. He says, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.

3. Be obedient. In walking out your obedience, you can’t expect everyone or anyone else to come along. Some people might follow you but you cannot base your outcome by who is following or not. If you find yourself in disobedience, go back to where you heard God and start over from there. When you make a mistake, know that God is big enough to take care of you.

4. Spiritual gifting and spiritual maturity are 2 different things. A person can be gifted but have a lack of maturity. It’s important to be rooted, teachable and obedient so that your gifts can be used with maturity.

5. Do not lose focus. Keep your eyes on God. Don’t focus on the enemy because God has already won! Just as is says in scripture Submit to God first, resist the enemy and he will flee! Don’t focus on the fruit issues, deal with the root.