A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought about how we, the leaders, respond to “right now” challenges and obstacles will determine our success or failure.
There are many paths and causes that can lead us to this place of pain, discomfort, and confusion – usually it’s because of a consequential loss or a catastrophic event.
This place where every fiber of our being wants to just quit and give up; however, we have matured enough to know to first seek the Father for comfort and direction.
When we do, we hear the message in that still small voice – “build again”.
Oh my Lord!
How do we do that?
How do we navigate this gut wrenching moment?
How do we find a spark or an ember in our hearts to muster the will to build again?
Selah
We recognize that we need and are desperate for His healing grace, His anointing, His direction, and His strength.
And the Bible reveals a path forward that is already provided:
“To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following: To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning], The oil of joy instead of mourning, The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God], The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3 AMP
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
“Instead of your [former] shame you will have a double portion; And instead of humiliation your people will shout for joy over their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double [what they had forfeited]; Everlasting joy will be theirs.”
Isaiah 61:7 AMP
“If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:”
Isaiah 1:19 KJV
“Trust in the LORD, and do good; So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; Trust also in him; And he shall bring it to pass.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, And thy judgment as the noonday.”
Psalm 37:3, 5-6 KJV
Thank you Lord!
Let us reverently remember to sing, praise and worship Christ the King while in our places and during our times of weakness:
“Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,”
Psalms 105:2-5 NIV
“…the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:26-28 NIV
Selah
Let us be thankful to God as we have the promise of victory even as we do the work to turn the waste places into the garden of Eden:
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV
“especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice,” planted by the Lord to honor his name.
Your descendants will be known in every nation. All who see them will realize that they have been blessed, by me, the Lord.”
Isaiah 61:3, 9 CEV
In closing, let us never forget that Christ is our hope of glory and in Him we have all sufficiency in all things for every good work- including building again!
“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”
Colossians 1:27-28 NIV
Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up and restore the former desolations; And they will renew the ruined cities, The desolations (deserted settlements) of many generations.
Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, And foreigners will be your farmers and your vinedressers.
But you shall be called the priests of the Lord; People will speak of you as the ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, And you will boast of their riches. [Ex 19:6; 1 Pet 2:5; Rev 1:6; 5:10; 20:6]
Instead of your [former] shame you will have a double portion; And instead of humiliation your people will shout for joy over their portion.
Therefore in their land they will possess double [what they had forfeited]; Everlasting joy will be theirs. For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery with a burnt offering. And I will faithfully reward them, And make an everlasting covenant with them.”
Isaiah 61:4-8 AMP
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