Lord, Help Me to Hear Others

“The next day Moses took his place to judge the people. People were standing before him all day long, from morning to night. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What’s going on here? Why are you doing all this, and all by yourself, letting everybody line up before you from morning to night?”

Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me with questions about God. When something comes up, they come to me. I judge between a man and his neighbor and teach them God’s laws and instructions.”

Moses’ father-in-law said, “This is no way to go about it. You’ll burn out, and the people right along with you. This is way too much for you—you can’t do this alone. Now listen to me. Let me tell you how to do this so that God will be in this with you. Be there for the people before God, but let the matters of concern be presented to God. Your job is to teach them the rules and instructions, to show them how to live, what to do. And then you need to keep a sharp eye out for competent men—men who fear God, men of integrity, men who are incorruptible—and appoint them as leaders over groups organized by the thousand, by the hundred, by fifty, and by ten. They’ll be responsible for the everyday work of judging among the people. They’ll bring the hard cases to you, but in the routine cases they’ll be the judges. They will share your load and that will make it easier for you. If you handle the work this way, you’ll have the strength to carry out whatever God commands you, and the people in their settings will flourish also.”

Moses listened to the counsel of his father-in-law and did everything he said. Moses picked competent men from all Israel and set them as leaders over the people who were organized by the thousand, by the hundred, by fifty, and by ten. They took over the everyday work of judging among the people. They brought the hard cases to Moses, but in the routine cases they were the judges. Then Moses said good-bye to his father-in-law who went home to his own country.”

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭18:13-27‬ ‭MSG‬‬

It’s a Gift To Be YOU In Christ Jesus!

Finishing Strong Friday: Good morning! I am loved by Jesus Christ. I’ve sinned, I still sin and I will sin, BUT IM STILL LOVED and there’s nothing you nor I can do about it!!! KNOW THIS ABOUT YOU ALSO!!! #makeithappen

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans‬ ‭6:23‬)

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans‬ ‭8:28-35, 37-39‬)

Consistency and Endurance!

One of the greatest needs of the ministry is consistency and endurance. The Call of God to Christians is to be consistent and enduring!

1. In physical sufferings

2. In mental stress

3. In moments of overwork

4. In sleepiness

5. In hunger

6. In spiritual growth & behavior

7. In disregarding others reactions

8. In social abuse and persecution

9. In being content...ALWAYS

“But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” (II Corinthians 6:4-10 NKJV)

The Thorn “Experience” is Necessary

The Apostle Paul had experienced the spiritual power of Christ. God had given Paul deep and intimate spiritual experiences. There was the danger that he might begin to think too highly of himself; therefore, God gave Paul a “thorn in the flesh”. 

Like the Apostle Paul, we too suffer from a number of things: illness, infirmities, ridicule, naysayers; we suffer financially and emotionally. We pray asking for our sufferings to be removed or to come to an end.  However, illnesses still come. Our Bills still stack up. Naysayers seem to grow in number and oftentimes we become emotionally drained.  But know that these experiences are necessary!

God uses adversity to guard against our becoming “puffed” up because of our accomplishments. He uses our weaknesses to reveal the power of Christ in our lives and these experiences teach us to live for Christ and not for ourselves!

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)

Wow, "MY" God

  • Covers me
  • Protects me
  • Loves me...even in spite of my flawed behavior, thoughts and actions! The same applies to you!!!

"God , investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I’m an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I’m never out of your sight. You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence. I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there, too— your reassuring presence, coming and going. This is too much, too wonderful— I can’t take it all in!" (Psalms 139:1‭-‬6 NLT)

Leadership Tip

Being "Individually Great" isn't what matters.  Being a part of a team, where your individual talent enhances, teaches and creates growth of your team, for the overall success of the team IS WHAT IT'S ’s ALL ABOUT! #makeithappen #leadership #teamwork

The Importance of Having Thankfulness and Faith

Before you start your day find just one thing to be thankful for and another thing that you are willing to apply your faith towards. Dissatisfaction is an ever-present reality, and impatience (faithlessness) follows very closely behind dissatisfaction. Without Thankfulness and Faith, all sorts of things can and will creep in and all restraint is gone!

Know before you go that God sees all, knows all and has blessed you and is blessing you. Be thankful and keep the faith. God never fails! We don’t need to take things in our own hands; trust and be patient. #makeithappen