tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post366871099994871132..comments2024-01-20T06:33:12.603-08:00Comments on Created to Give God Glory: What Makes a Great Leader?Created to Give God Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298394573836878999noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post-52225832044293427632012-11-29T08:01:24.869-08:002012-11-29T08:01:24.869-08:00Acts 1:24-25 - 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you kno...Acts 1:24-25 - 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”<br /><br />God is the knower of heart; the Greek word used in verse 24a points to God is the knower of heart. Jesus knew that, when He was walking on the earth, and just as Ps Prentis has given, the text at the end of his entry, Jesus went before the Father God for the choice of His Disciples. Now, His Disciples, they learnt, they, too, in the text above, Acts1:24-25, they approached God to know who was to replace Judas Iscariot who hung himself after betraying Jesus to the Cross.<br /><br />Will we believe God makes the best choice? That, really is at heart of the issue. Do you really believe God is wisdom, and therefore, His choice must be the best? Do you believe that God cannot but make the best choice, even, for you? Do you believe that God is the Greatest Leader? Does He not have everything, the Greatest Leader is supposed to have? Will you submit to Him? Though you and I have not, all wisdom, we can be a great leader, if we would be humble before God, submitting to Him, in all things.<br /><br />Are you anxious? Are you in frustration? Are you feeling you are unfairly treated? Have you really committed and submitted your predicament to the Lord? Really? Who is the your rewarder, man or God?<br /><br />We are all leaders, even as we are followers. Are you not a leader? Any one who leads, is a leader. You may not be a leader in all of circumstances, but you and I are sure to be leaders very so often, in our work, in our family, in our many relations and affairs. Learn to be a great leader; that is the desire of our God.<br /><br /><br />Anthony Chia, high.expressionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post-11855022090764186662012-11-28T05:11:22.555-08:002012-11-28T05:11:22.555-08:00A few weeks ago we had an architect present plans ...A few weeks ago we had an architect present plans to renovate our sanctuary. He wanted us to make the presentation during the two morning worship services on Sunday. I refused. He did not understand. I told him that we do not let anything take the place of worship. It is so easy to lose your focus. Sometimes even something that appears essential can get in the way. Martha spent too much time cooking fish and lost who she was cooking it for. The wagging tail appears essential to the dog.Created to Give God Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298394573836878999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post-80154261998791585102012-11-27T15:43:52.987-08:002012-11-27T15:43:52.987-08:00A timely message for me.
A couple of weeks ago, I...A timely message for me.<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago, I applied for the Executive Director's position at a local Christian non-profit (A pro-life agency).<br /><br />I have the education, the credentials and the experience to do the job. In fact, my credentials are better than the two previous directors they have had. (The last one lasted 6 months.)<br /><br />But I don't know that they'll choose me. If God wants me to have the position--and if they listen to Him--I will, of course, be hired.<br /><br />Here's the thing... I came to them telling them about my heart for the ministry, the message I would carry to the community and the churches. <br /><br />I was pretty excited about it and I knew that the message the Lord has given me, gave me decades ago as a matter of fact, matched their stated mission because I volunteered for them a few years ago.<br /><br />The problem? The only thing the wanted to know was my fundraising experience. Had I done professional fundraising.<br /><br />So, we'll see. Will they fall on the side of ministry or money? (I do realize that a ministry needs funds to operate and I do have a plan for that.)<br /><br />I should hear next week.<br /><br />I have no doubt that the Lord will give you the guidance you need.<br /><br />Deb<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com