Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Key to staying the course...
Hi to the most SPECIAL cg around, ever!Just thought I'll share something that really spoke to me today, which I hope will speak to you in like manner!
We've all been talking about heading the marketplaces that we are in. Today, the word of God showed me something...
Mt 10:1 says "And when He had called His 12 disciples to Him, He gave them power...".
However, Mt 10:2 says "Now the names of the 12 apostles are these..."
Note the progression. One verse before, it was the 12 disciples. 1 verse later, they had 'morphed' to become the 12 apostles. What caused the change that took place in less than a second at most? It was the 12: they no longer saw themselves as followers who needed Daddy to feed them with a milk bottle and clean up after them; they saw themselves now as leaders who were the solutions.
You know, many of us have a mentality that says "I exist to follow. As long as I remain an obedient sheep, I'm sure that's enough. What's the use of being too siao on? There are leaders who will inspire and encourage me, rescue me when I fall, so I can just sit around and mop!
Problem is, when you take on such a position, you literally have already taken the initiative God has for your destiny out of His hands.
God always works in a way where He gives us little by little. However, to keep us going, He empowers us with a vision. And that vision is often larger than we think our feet can fill. The use of this vision? It will keep you going when the going gets tough, because you know that one day, you will grow to that level where you feet will fit those shoes. Although challenges may surround, yet you will find yourself not letting go, because of the anticipation of the fulfilment of the vision one day. And that was how Joshua survived in a land of difficulties: he kept his eyes on the vision for his life, NOT the challenges!
Do you know the vision for your life, so clearly that it will keep you going in your toughest moments? If not, let's take some time aside to clarify our vision yea? You are called to be a leader in your marketplace, period!
In order not to be too philosophical, I shall end here now. Those interested in reading more can be directed to my personal blog. Haha, free advert space again.
On an ending note, just wanna share this video with you, of an 8 year old boy preaching in Indonesia. You'll be stunned...and very inspired. I guess we all have much room to grow and not be bogged down by the busyness of life. How true that out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants, praise is perfected.
Cheers,
Zoe
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This is so inspiring and touching... Thanks Zoe.
