Scripture Reading: Romans 12: 8-12
Focus Verse: Romans 12:8 If it is to encourage, then give encouragement, if it is giving, then give generously, if it is to lead, do it diligently, if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Good leadership is utmost important if a group of people are to move forward for God. There are many different types of leaders today. You may be the leader of a church, a family, a board, a ministry, or a mission. We all have been given the ability by God to lead in one way or another.
Good leaders first of all are followers of God. A gifted leader is able to influence others to follow God as well. People that you are leading need to know that you love them. They will be much more willing to follow you if you have shown your love for them. Godly leaders are an example of how to live the Christian life. When others see your life lived for Christ they will want to follow that example.
Being a leader can be a big responsibility. Because we don't want to lead others astray. God will give you wisdom as you lead in what ever capacity you have to lead others. Psalms says "And David shepherded them with integrity of heart, with skillful hands he led them." Psalm 78:72 Being a leader is not always easy. When things don't go well the leader gets blamed. But if the leaders eyes are on Christ our perfect leader He will give us wisdom to lead through every situation.
Let our prayer be "Father, lead me, so that in humility I can lead others in Your ways.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Who Is A Missionary and What Do They Do?
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:5-17
Focus Verse: Romans 10:14
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?"
Over the next several weeks I would like us to take a look at the: who, what, when, where, and why of a missionary. Today we want to discover who is a missionary and what does a missionary do? This may surprise you, but if you are a believer in Jesus Christ you are supposed to be a missionary. Jesus has commissioned every Christian to spread the Good News. This is a command to take the Gospel into all the world. Matthew 28:19. Some people think that a missionary is someone that quits their job and travels to a far away place to tell others of Christ. Yes that is one type of missionary. But a missionary is also a lady who walks down to the lake where her friend is washing dishes, and shares Christ love with her.
Now what does a missionary do? First of all they are prepared with the message they are to deliver. Peter says we are to be prepared to give an answer to everyone about the hope that is in us. So a missionary takes the Gospel somewhere to share it. You do not need to cross an ocean to share the Gospel. You can share this good news with the person that lives next to you, or the friend you go to school with. When we understand the eternal importance of the message we have it will be easier for us to share it. Be a missionary today.
~Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Focus Verse: Romans 10:14
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?"
Over the next several weeks I would like us to take a look at the: who, what, when, where, and why of a missionary. Today we want to discover who is a missionary and what does a missionary do? This may surprise you, but if you are a believer in Jesus Christ you are supposed to be a missionary. Jesus has commissioned every Christian to spread the Good News. This is a command to take the Gospel into all the world. Matthew 28:19. Some people think that a missionary is someone that quits their job and travels to a far away place to tell others of Christ. Yes that is one type of missionary. But a missionary is also a lady who walks down to the lake where her friend is washing dishes, and shares Christ love with her.
Now what does a missionary do? First of all they are prepared with the message they are to deliver. Peter says we are to be prepared to give an answer to everyone about the hope that is in us. So a missionary takes the Gospel somewhere to share it. You do not need to cross an ocean to share the Gospel. You can share this good news with the person that lives next to you, or the friend you go to school with. When we understand the eternal importance of the message we have it will be easier for us to share it. Be a missionary today.
~Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Friday, April 13, 2012
Living To Please God
Scripture Reading: Romans 8
Focus Verses: Romans 8:5-8 "Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God."
Living a life that pleases God can seem like a difficult thing. And for some people it is. They try to live according to a list of rules, trying to obtain God's favor through acts of kindness or compassion. No one has ever kept all of God's commandments, except for Christ. On our own we could never live a life that pleased God because we relied on our human - sinful nature. Romans chapter 8 teaches us that we can live a life that is pure and pleasing to God. The beginning verse explains that a relationship with Jesus Christ frees us from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. The only way to be free from sin is to be "bound" to Jesus. We become a slave to Christ. Not because we have to, but because we want to. We want to serve Him.
That old sinful nature will continue to try and take control of our lives at times through thoughts that lead to sinful actions. But if you are following the leading of the Holy Spirit you will serve God out of love and gratitude. Your service will not be motivated by a desire to earn God's approval, but will be motivated by a desire to be closer to Jesus and bring Him the honor He deserves. We know we already have God's approval by what Jesus did for us on the cross, if we have accepted His forgiveness of our sins.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Focus Verses: Romans 8:5-8 "Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God."
Living a life that pleases God can seem like a difficult thing. And for some people it is. They try to live according to a list of rules, trying to obtain God's favor through acts of kindness or compassion. No one has ever kept all of God's commandments, except for Christ. On our own we could never live a life that pleased God because we relied on our human - sinful nature. Romans chapter 8 teaches us that we can live a life that is pure and pleasing to God. The beginning verse explains that a relationship with Jesus Christ frees us from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. The only way to be free from sin is to be "bound" to Jesus. We become a slave to Christ. Not because we have to, but because we want to. We want to serve Him.
That old sinful nature will continue to try and take control of our lives at times through thoughts that lead to sinful actions. But if you are following the leading of the Holy Spirit you will serve God out of love and gratitude. Your service will not be motivated by a desire to earn God's approval, but will be motivated by a desire to be closer to Jesus and bring Him the honor He deserves. We know we already have God's approval by what Jesus did for us on the cross, if we have accepted His forgiveness of our sins.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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