A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting this morning on these scriptures with a heavy and grieving heart and was seeking for answers because it feels like we’re living in a time where chaos is the norm.
But, I am grateful that the Word of god reassures us that these times are expected and we shall be protected if we endure and faint not.
“But the one who endures and bears up [under suffering] to the end will be saved.”
Matthew 24:13 AMP
We are living in a time where there are wars on top of wars: territory wars, cultural wars, values wars, truth vs lies wars, inter/ intra family wars and competitive market wars.
But Christ, the solution, has come that we may have righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
In Him, we shall prevail and destruction is not our portion, if we heed his voice:
“He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, And under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.
You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon.
A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But danger will not come near you.
You will only [be a spectator as you] look on with your eyes And witness the [divine] repayment of the wicked [as you watch safely from the shelter of the Most High].”
Psalms 91:4-8 AMP
Love – not hate, will always prevail even in what seems like our darkest hour.
“The Lord your God is supreme over all gods and over all powers. He is great and mighty, and he is to be obeyed. He does not show partiality, and he does not accept bribes.
Have reverence for the Lord your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone.
Praise him—he is your God, and you have seen with your own eyes the great and astounding things that he has done for you.”
Deuteronomy 10:17, 20-21 GNT
Even in the midst of the turmoil, chaos, confusion and anguish, I hear the spirit saying that, we leaders, should think on these things:
“Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.”
Philippians 4:8-9 AMP
Selah
Leaders, let us follow this scriptural action plan for success in this season:
“So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
bearing graciously with one another, and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause for complaint against another; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive.
Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise].
To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].
Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Colossians 3:12-17 AMP
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“Then Jesus told them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. [2 Chr 15:6; Is 19:2]
There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven. “
But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake. [Matt 10:19-22; Mark 13:11-13]
This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].
So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;
for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.
But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death,
and you will be continually hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name.
But not a hair of your head will perish. [1 Sam 14:45]
By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain your souls.”
Luke 21:10-19 AMP
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