A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought that we, the leaders, must cherish and remain steadfast in honoring legacy traditions that have preserved us over the generations.
It is this continuity of values and beliefs that has and holds families, companies, neighborhoods and churches together.
Scripture tells us:
“And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death. [Zech 3:1-10; Rom 8:33, 34]”
Revelation 12:11 AMP
Often, we the leaders, find ourselves in difficult situations that seem to have manifested overnight and have a life of their own.
Even after we take many actions, the situation does not appear to get better- but worst.
It is at these moments, we must decide to embrace the core values that informed, strengthened and empowered those that came before us – believing and knowing that God is still on the throne and all things are still working together for our good!
We know, by promise, God is working on our behalf:
“When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us], He made a public example of them [exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession], having triumphed over them through the cross.”
Colossians 2:15 AMP
We know trouble does not last always and there is joy in the morning:
“For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!
So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.”
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 AMP
No matter the situation, we can still thrive because of Christ in us:
“‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ [Acts 18:10]
“Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish.
“You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; They who war against you will be as nothing, as nothing at all.
“For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’”
Isaiah 41:10-13 AMP
Amen
In closing, let’s remember the words of a poem which said: “Rest if you must but don’t you quit”.
It is even better said in the scriptures:
“Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:11-12 AMP
Let us rejoice and worship the Lord in our most unqualified faith and shout:
“Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forever.
From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the Lord is to be praised [with awe-inspired reverence].
The Lord is high above all nations, And His glory above the heavens.”
Psalms 113:2-4 AMP
Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“I thank God, whom I worship and serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,
and as I recall your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].”
2 Timothy 1:3-7 AMP
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