A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought that we, as leaders, must continue to be careful and diligent that our one and true love is given to Christ and Christ alone.
We know by faith in Gods Word, that our futures are secure and that we have all sufficiency in all things in Christ.
Yet, the Bible instructs us that to:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.”
Proverbs 9:10-11 KJV
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
Matthew 11:29 KJV
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Amen
Our spiritual growth is directly tied to our making and sustaining the decision to seeking God first. The scripture says it this way:
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33 KJV
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],”
Philippians 2:4-5 AMP
And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.”
2 Corinthians 9:7-8 AMP
Thank you Lord!
Secondly, the more we serve and give generously to those in need, we know that we are sowing seeds of Godly love:
“As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.”
2 Corinthians 9:9-10 NLT
“Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. [Prov 22:9]
Selah
In closing, it is my sincere prayer that we, the leaders, will maintain ears to hear and tender hearts to remain grounded, keeping Jesus first, as we are blessed. That is the beginning of wisdom!
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10 KJV
“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”
Hebrews 10:31-36 KJV
In Jesus name, Amen.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
““Then it shall come about when the Lord your God brings you into the land which He swore (solemnly promised) to [give] your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give you, [a land with] great and splendid cities which you did not build,
and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn (excavated) cisterns (wells) which you did not dig out, and vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are full and satisfied, then beware that you do not forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
You shall fear [only] the Lord your God; and you shall serve Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] and swear [oaths] by His name [alone].”
Deuteronomy 6:10-13 AMP
