A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.wordpress.com/
I was reflecting on this scripture this morning and the thought that, like the eldest brother, if we allow the comparison spirit (envy) to occupy our minds and hearts, we can easily lose sight of our blessings that surround us every day.
Scripture shows us the destructive nature of envy: “A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones.“
Proverbs 14:30 KJV
As leaders, we are often given or assume additional responsibilities with the goal of ensuring that the company/ ministry/ family is successful; however, often others appear to have a different selfish agenda.
I am reminded: “…For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.“. Luke 12:48 KJV
Though we see evidence that others are making self centered decisions, we must be encouraged and focus on doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord.
As owners- joint heirs, we cannot afford to lose (defer) hope and sight of our abundance.
”Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.“
Proverbs 13:12 KJV
Scripture also reminds us:
”Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.“
Colossians 3:23-24 AMP
”[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].“
Hebrews 12:2 AMP
Amen
In closing, it is my prayer that our eyes may be opened to see the wiles of the enemy, to guard our hearts and to not stagger at the promises of God.
How much more will our Heavenly Father give us:
”If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.“. Matthew 7:11 AMP
Eyes have not seen what God has in store for us:
”but just as it is written [in Scripture], “Things which the eye has not seen and the ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, who obey Him, and who gratefully recognize the benefits that He has bestowed].”“. 1 Corinthians 2:9 AMP
Others may get their portion but we own it all!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
”“Now his older son was in the field; and when he returned and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
So he summoned one of the servants and began asking what this [celebration] meant.
And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has received him back safe and sound.’
But the elder brother became angry and deeply resentful and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.
But he said to his father, ‘Look! These many years I have served you, and I have never neglected or disobeyed your command. Yet you have never given me [so much as] a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends;
but when this [other] son of yours arrived, who has devoured your estate with immoral women, you slaughtered that fattened calf for him!’
The father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
But it was fitting to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was [as good as] dead and has begun to live. He was lost and has been found.’ ”“
Luke 15:25-32 AMP
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