Tag: peace

It gives Light to all Who are in the House

I was reflecting this morning on the reality that as leaders, we ultimately will have a crucible moment when we realize that our lives are but a looking glass- an example. What we believe and who we become is what is revealed to others.

Who we truly are will/ shall reveal itself.

We also have to be comfortable, as we serve in Gods Kingdom, that our role is to be an example and to be a seed sower for Christ! The scripture states it this way:

“I planted[the seed], Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth. So neither is the one who plants nor the one who waters anything, but [only] God who causes the growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 AMP

This can be humbling but it is also the truth. We must trust and rely on the process.

The second crucible moment comes when we realize that we will need to sow the seed of sacrifice where all will view us, judge us, criticize us, doubt us:

“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted]. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:4, 16 AMP

People will see our sacrifice differently – like viewing light through a prism.

Because visible light, also known as white light, consists of a collection of component colors. Upon passage through the prism, the white light is separated into its component colors – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. The separation of visible light into its different colors is known as dispersion.

As in the natural, we may see only parts of light through the prism of our faith, belief and experiences, so will others who view our light!

We cannot control how people will interpret our light. We just need to know that when God drives the increase, it will be undeniable, awesome and will compel men to come to Him.

We just need to be “willing and obedient, and we shall eat the best of the land;” Isaiah 1:19 AMP

As we commit our time, talent and treasure to the kingdom, the scripture states that:

“A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him And brings him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16 AMP

This is how our lamps give light to all who are in the house.

Be Blessed!

Be a Blessing!

“nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”

Matthew 5:15 AMP

https://bible.com/bible/1588/mat.5.15.AMP

The Seeds of Service

Leaders are responsible for managing the atmosphere and “managing out” any barriers to peace and unity.

As I was reading this morning, I was drawn to the passage concerning the hearts of the leader and how we can get distracted by titles and positioning to the point where strife is ever present.

This can be in a home, in a community, in a business, in a family to the point where gods glory can not prevail.

As leaders, when we see strife, we need to:

⁃ Recognize it.

⁃ Rebuke it.

⁃ Have the courage to humble ourselves and focus our efforts on sowing the seeds of service to others.

So simple but so true as we are responsible for managing the atmosphere and “managing out” any barriers to peace and unity.

Be blessed!

Be a blessing!

“Now an eager contention arose among them [as to] which of them was considered and reputed to be the greatest. But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise Lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers. But this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.”

Luke 22:24-26 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/luk.22.24-26.AMPC

You cannot give what you do not have

Make Peace an imperative.

You cannot give what you do not have

“Whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this household! [Freedom from all the distresses that result from sin be with this family]. And if anyone [worthy] of peace and blessedness is there, the peace and blessedness you wish shall come upon him; but if not, it shall come back to you.”

Luke 10:5-6 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/luk.10.5-6.AMPC

When I was reading this passage this time, I realized that there was an assumption to this mandate – that the disciples that were going ALREADY HAD PEACE.

This was so powerful yet so simple to me. We can not give out of an empty vessel. We cannot give what we do not have- what we do not own.

What made me to question and to be convicted was that I must make having and maintaining peace one of my imperatives as a leader. Whether in the family, in the church, in the community or in business.

We the Leaders MUST pursue peace as an imperative.

How do we do this is as unique as our fingerprints; however, we must first DECIDE that peace is our priority. Not just with god but also with our fellow man. Flowing in peace allows our power to flow and for us to have maximum IMPACT.

Will this be easy, NO!

There are so many distractions to try and rob us of peace that I just can’t name them all nor to give them credit. BUT we have the power, authority and tools available to achieve daily peace.

We must be vigilant in recognizing when we have allowed kinks in our armour to rob us of this most precious place.

Lastly, we are not in a place of utopia where we are not aware of challenges. We just have the confidence to know that we are the chosen generation to solve the “impossible” through gods Grace, leading and revelation.

Pursue peace as an imperative regardless of the intense storm (s).

The effort (it is work), is worth it.

As we learn better, we do better.

Be blessed.