A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on this scripture this morning and the thought of how we, the leaders, must continually make three fundamental decisions to successfully follow Christ and to maximize our effectiveness in the kingdom- believe, know and trust.
We must also know that various areas of our lives could be in different stages at different times.
Because of this faith growth journey we study the Word of god to build up our most holy faith in all areas.
BELIEVE
The Bible tells us that:
“But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.”
Hebrews 11:6 AMP
Now I hear the word of the Lord saying:
“…“Do not be afraid any longer; only believe and trust [in Me and have faith in My ability to do this], …””
Luke 8:50 AMP
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 KJV
Selah
KNOW
The second decision step occurs as we walk with Christ and experience a level of truth and understanding where certain issues or questions are just settled – truth is revealed and accepted.
Below are just some scripture to help manifest our “knowing”:
“For I know that my redeemer liveth, And that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:”
Job 19:25 KJV
“The Lord will accomplish that which concerns me; Your [unwavering] lovingkindness, O Lord, endures forever— Do not abandon the works of Your own hands. [Ps 57:2; Phil 1:6]”
Psalms 138:8 AMP
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
1 John 5:20 KJV
“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
Psalm 9:10 KJV
Amen
TRUST
Our measure of success is getting to the place where we say, “ Lord, I trust you and you alone!” This milestone is liberating and creates a deeper relationship that man cannot understand.
It is a place where favor and the blessing are activated and our eyes see His wondrous works and new mercies everyday.
“Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not regard the proud nor those who lapse into lies.”
Psalms 40:4 AMP
““Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.
“For he will be [nourished] like a tree planted by the waters, That spreads out its roots by the river; And will not fear the heat when it comes; But its leaves will be green and moist. And it will not be anxious and concerned in a year of drought Nor stop bearing fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 AMP
In conclusion
“It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, Because His [tender] compassions never fail. [Mal 3:6] They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. [Is 33:2]”
Lamentations 3:22-23 AMP
“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of your wonders, They would be too many to count.”
Psalms 40:5 AMP
Let us say: Thank you Lord for your love, kindness, and mercy towards and anointing in me!
Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].
This is the judgment [that is, the cause for indictment, the test by which people are judged, the basis for the sentence]: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. [Is 5:20]
For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned.
But whoever practices truth [and does what is right—morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are—accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].””
John 3:18-21 AMP
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