CHRISTIAN Business men's/WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
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KEEP YOUR TOOL BOX FILLED AND READY TO USE
MEMORIZE: “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it” (Hab. 2:2)
READ: Habakkuk 2:1-3
Psalm 23 contains at least 10 tools available to the shepherd. Every profession has its tools of operation which differ one from another. The tools of a soldier cannot be the same with that of a farmer since each of them will be facing different tasks. The first one we find in this chapter is "persuasion". Psalm 23:2 says, “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters”. The Power Of Persuasion is the most powerful action TOOLS when one can use when used properly and in love.
The phrase “He maketh me to lie down” refers to the shepherd’s ability in obtaining the cooperation of the sheep without necessarily applying force. The ability of a Lay Person to get things done by his Associates without the use of force makes he/she an ideal shepherd. If you are in control, you do not need to keep using threats as that could mean that something has gone wrong. If you are always very harsh in passing down instructions, some people will resist you. You need to cultivate the habit of gently persuading your people to perform their obligations using the Holy Scriptures.
Isaiah 40:11 says: "God gently leads those who are nursing young ones." The time for TRUE LOVE begins at birth both giving and receiving.
Another tool a shepherd must possess is vision. This is the ability to see ahead and far beyond what the sheep can see. It is expected that the shepherd should have sighted the still waters or seen the possibility of finding water before leading the sheep to that spot. You cannot take people to where you cannot see. You cannot possess what you cannot see. The absence of vision has caused many who set out for laudable destinations to abandon their journey midway. In every so many instances LEADERS develop an INWARD VISION of helping only what they see is needed and no longer maintain a true OUTREACH beyond the four walls!!!!
Do you have vision for yourself, family and Fellow Business Associates? Can you see your promised land with the eyes of faith? If one cannot see ahead, you will not be able to make progress in the right direction. Not all progress is healthy. Some people think they are making progress but each day, they are getting away from their divine destination. You will easily identify shepherds without vision by their habits. Self examination (DAILY) is a must and a PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
The one with vision would rather invest their funds on tapes, books, DVD's and CDs of great men and women of God because they want to make spiritual progress. However, all you hear is another persons THOUGHTS he will have in the future and make effort to be prepared before hand. Are you making attempts to remain relevant in the Calling upon your life for the days that are ahead? Do you KNOW THAT...YOU KNOW.... IN YOUR KNOWER what GOD'S CALLING IS UPON YOUR LIFE?
A certain well know INTELLECTUAL bragged he had read the BIBLE through at least 50 times but it said nothing to him, why so? He was rereading it as a BOOK. Then one day he "MET THE AUTHOR, JESUS CHRIST" and it took a full year to get through THE FOUR GOSPELS (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). THINK ABOUT IT!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Consider the cost where there is no vision, nothing succeeds, the people perish!
Look around you today at AMERICA'
II Chronicles 7:11-14 God gave this to King Solomon and he was the most SUCCESSFUL, WEALTHIEST person on the face of the earth at the time!!!!
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER AND YES...HE WILL TAKE GIFTS FROM A FEW OLD GROUCHES HE DOESN'T CONSIDER THE AMOUNT
......SIMPLY THE ATTITUDE OF THE HEART...LET HELPING OTHERS BECAME A PART OF YOUR GIVING........................
KEEP YOUR TOOL BOX FILLED AND READY TO USE
MEMORIZE: “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it” (Hab. 2:2)
READ: Habakkuk 2:1-3
Psalm 23 contains at least 10 tools available to the shepherd. Every profession has its tools of operation which differ one from another. The tools of a soldier cannot be the same with that of a farmer since each of them will be facing different tasks. The first one we find in this chapter is "persuasion". Psalm 23:2 says, “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters”. The Power Of Persuasion is the most powerful action TOOLS when one can use when used properly and in love.
The phrase “He maketh me to lie down” refers to the shepherd’s ability in obtaining the cooperation of the sheep without necessarily applying force. The ability of a Lay Person to get things done by his Associates without the use of force makes he/she an ideal shepherd. If you are in control, you do not need to keep using threats as that could mean that something has gone wrong. If you are always very harsh in passing down instructions, some people will resist you. You need to cultivate the habit of gently persuading your people to perform their obligations using the Holy Scriptures.
Isaiah 40:11 says: "God gently leads those who are nursing young ones." The time for TRUE LOVE begins at birth both giving and receiving.
Another tool a shepherd must possess is vision. This is the ability to see ahead and far beyond what the sheep can see. It is expected that the shepherd should have sighted the still waters or seen the possibility of finding water before leading the sheep to that spot. You cannot take people to where you cannot see. You cannot possess what you cannot see. The absence of vision has caused many who set out for laudable destinations to abandon their journey midway. In every so many instances LEADERS develop an INWARD VISION of helping only what they see is needed and no longer maintain a true OUTREACH beyond the four walls!!!!
Do you have vision for yourself, family and Fellow Business Associates? Can you see your promised land with the eyes of faith? If one cannot see ahead, you will not be able to make progress in the right direction. Not all progress is healthy. Some people think they are making progress but each day, they are getting away from their divine destination. You will easily identify shepherds without vision by their habits. Self examination (DAILY) is a must and a PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
The one with vision would rather invest their funds on tapes, books, DVD's and CDs of great men and women of God because they want to make spiritual progress. However, all you hear is another persons THOUGHTS he will have in the future and make effort to be prepared before hand. Are you making attempts to remain relevant in the Calling upon your life for the days that are ahead? Do you KNOW THAT...YOU KNOW.... IN YOUR KNOWER what GOD'S CALLING IS UPON YOUR LIFE?
A certain well know INTELLECTUAL bragged he had read the BIBLE through at least 50 times but it said nothing to him, why so? He was rereading it as a BOOK. Then one day he "MET THE AUTHOR, JESUS CHRIST" and it took a full year to get through THE FOUR GOSPELS (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). THINK ABOUT IT!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Consider the cost where there is no vision, nothing succeeds, the people perish!
Look around you today at AMERICA'
II Chronicles 7:11-14 God gave this to King Solomon and he was the most SUCCESSFUL, WEALTHIEST person on the face of the earth at the time!!!!
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER AND YES...HE WILL TAKE GIFTS FROM A FEW OLD GROUCHES HE DOESN'T CONSIDER THE AMOUNT
......SIMPLY THE ATTITUDE OF THE HEART...LET HELPING OTHERS BECAME A PART OF YOUR GIVING........................
"THE GATHERING PLACE NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION"
May God Bless America Again
May God Bless America Again
