The Love in Leadership | Leadership Devotional
In this leadership devotional, discover how we, as leaders, can continue to love during our own trials and challenges.
In this leadership devotional, discover how we, as leaders, can continue to love during our own trials and challenges.
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation"! This is the Great Commission!
When you tell God you quit. After the death of Jesus, Peter quit ministry and returned to fishing. But Jesus wasn't finished with him yet.
A pastor once thought that it was his responsibility to change the world. For years he struggled and worked. He finally became so discouraged that he decided to quit.
An astronomy professor asked his class, “When can you see the farthest - at night or in the daytime?”
And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”—Matthew 23:11–12 As December drew to a close and transitioned into the new year, I found myself spending more and more time alonewith God, seeking Him for clear direction for the coming year. One day as I rushed around the house, trying to get as much done as possible before running an errand for my mom—all the time wishing I could just sit down at my computer and get some much-needed work done—I caught myself grumbling. In a similar but much more profound way, Jesus did the same for all of us when He walked the lonely road to Calvary and willingly hung on that cross in payment for our sins, giving up His own earthly life so we might gain eternal life.
We are vessels of mercy, vessels unto honor, and vessels unto glory. The mercy, the honor, the glory, and the treasure in the vessels are all of God Himself, not of us. Second Timothy 2:20 warns us…
The next notable sequence in David’s season of development begins as Samuel looks over the sons and wants to choose the oldest, God says something powerful: "Man looks at the outside, but God looks at the heart." These seasons that God leads us through are about God's endorsement, not man’s. “What God approves, he must prove.”Scott jonesGod does use people in the process of confirming and affirming the call and the readiness of a leader, but seasons of Obscurity aren't about you striving to get the attention or stir the people around you to take interest in your skills and ability. When God observes you in your process of obscurity, He will at some point approve your heart and declare that you are ready for the next phase of your purpose. “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.”Proverbs 17:3 NIVAnd when He does, it won't matter how young or how old you are, it won't matter who your parents are or are not, it won’t matter your position financially or your status socially.
Reading Plan — Ephesians 4:1-3 Introduction. … walk in the manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. Ephesians 4:1 ESV. Paul is in prison ...
Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said,...
Missions needs to be a top priority for us. Because God loves everyone so much. And because God desires all to be saved. And because it is a top priority to God
The preparation process rarely resembles the dream you initially received from God. Often feelings of being hidden and overlooked quickly follow our initial call from God. A huge obstacle to success is being unaware of what a season of Obscurity looks like and why God uses it to prepare us. The Webs
Have you ever wondered what service most glorifies God? Have you ever considered that leaning on Jesus, trusting him in suffering, is a way to serve that expands the kingdom of God?Trusting Jesus in Trials: the Outcomes are Up to HimThose questions have been on my mind as I’ve been...
God wants to use us as vessels: 1. A usable vessel must be whole | 2. It must be clean | 3. It must be available | 4. It must be open.
When you’re tempted to slip in and out of church anonymously, consider what you’re missing.
This book shows deep Christian personal development secrets. If you ever want a manual that can help your personal development, this book is just right for you.
I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:49 You won’t be able to experience the full presence of God on earth apart from the Holy Spirit. The calling that God has for you is designed with the power of th
You have been created to move mountains. You carry seed that has been born of heaven that can transform the earth. Thus, there is a war over your call. You must be prepared to contend for that call, for the enemy seeks forfeiture.
I saw a meme last week that had a backlit match stick casting a shadow on the wall. The outline of the matchstick was clearly seen, but the flame itself cast no shadow. It was an impactful demonstration, and it made a powerful point. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim…