I was reflecting on this scripture this morning and one word got a hold of me that I could not let go. The passage begins with “Blessed is that man…”. And my heart was just filled with emotions.
Something was different about this scripture in that it demanded and still demands a higher level of leadership commitment.
There are many references in the Word concerning “blessed is the man”. Usually following this phrase is a promise of the blessings and benefits that are associated with our action. If we do this then, we receive the promise.
But there is something different about those who strive for and achieve the level of “that man”.
When we see it, we ask:
⁃ Is the fat of the lamb reserved for “that” man?
⁃ Is the 100 fold return reserved for “that” man?
⁃ Is it possible that the greater and mighty works are reserved for “that” man?
⁃ Is ”that” the difference from being in the crowd of the many which are called vs being a part of the few that are chosen?
⁃ Is “that” the difference between being great and exceedingly great?
⁃ Is “that” the difference from being a follower vs a giant in Christ like Paul, Moses, Elijah, and David?
What then differentiates “the” man and qualifies him to be “that” man?
So what is it that moves us forward – closer to and higher in Christ?
What is clear is “that” is a special place, a higher level in Christ and is available to all.
The Bible says that we can have the desires of our hearts if we delight ourselves in him. Psalms 37:4
The Bible also says that if we ask, he will give us wisdom. James 1:5
The Bible says that he will reveal into us the mysteries. Mathew 13:11
If we sincerely ask, Jesus will reveal unto us how do we graduate to be called “that man”?
But we must first have the desire for the meat of the word and crave the anointing.
Let us resolve today, as leaders, to press in and grow to become “that man (or woman)” in Christ.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”
Psalm 40:4 KJV
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