Luke 19:13 (KJV)
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
Where are you going? What are you going to do in life? Will you do something that you will be proud of? Who is supposed to take care of you? Will you alkways be dependent upon your parents. As Parents (Spiritual Parents too) we are supposed to equip our children to survive in this world with a hope of eternal life. This is why we teach, nurture, push, encourage, discipline, correct and help birth what is already in you. Always teaching from the beginning that heaven is their destiny.
Eccles. 9:11 (KJV)
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
What Gifts and Talents Has the Lord given you to serve Him and to prosper with? These are some necessary questions for you to answer. This month is all about you occupying. When you are trained to occupy you will do the Word and teach others How to do it as well. You will be to busy making your way to your destiny to fall into the trap of being led by any wind of docturine. It is not up to someone else. You must learn to inquire of the Lord for yourself. Don't just set there and Wonder What am I supposed to do, Seek Him until you get an answer. Set a time to meet with God on a daily basis just for you. Trust the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you. Now you know the journey is not going to be easy, But remember He knows your end to your beginning and your beginning to your end, in other Words He Got you!!!
1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
It is not all about you. Others are depending on you to be able lead them into the right path of their journey to Heaven. To reproduce yourself in others is Key for the Army of the Lord. It is just Like the U.S. Military. Some are there to train others and some are there to be trained by others. There are different rankings in this spiritual Army, New Christians may be considered as Privates , (the least, untrained , unknown). The upper ranking officer's has an responsibility to ready them for the battle. We the Body of Christ can be so self-centered!!! True we are not all on the same level and we will not stay where we are. When are we going to step out side of habit, religion, denomination, tradition and the worlds protocal and realize that there are no big U's Nor Little i's In the Body of Christ? We have a job to do as Leaders preparing an Army for the Lord. We are to help you become fit for the Masters use. This means I have to Love you, pray for you, talk to you, train you, lay hands on you to stir up the gifts, encourage you, I have to inquire of the Lord about you, I have to see you through His eyes, and I have to spend time with you.
Luke 22:32 (KJV)
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
I am not talking about cloning yourself. example: My prayer Ministry, is for Churches Pastors, Leaders, and Ministries, My job is to teach those with the same call to be deglient, frevent, and effective in that area of prayer. Most people fall short of the expectations of others as well as their own expectations. You may even feel as if you are lost or off track. But know you are right on track, you must use faith that God is going to complete every good work...Philip. 1:6 (KJV)
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
When you have a map and if you know how to read it you will then always know where you are and how to get to where you are going. In 2008 we must have focus.
Well, here is your assignment: draw your life's map on paper, frame it and hang it where you can see it everyday . You may want to start with your birth to now on another Map to see How God has ordered your steps even when you where yet a sinner. Know that God can change you course as He wills. It could be because of a promotion to something better because of your obedience. I can't tell you how to get there because He wants you to be led of the Spirit. Everybody has their own journey so don't copy (SMILE). The Holy Spirit is your Map guide. He will lead you.
Remember always that Jesus put His business affairs into our hands until He returns.. The word "occupy" (pragmateuomai PWS: 2740) is a word of diligent action. "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work" (John 9:4).
"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful" (1 Cor. 4:2).
Seek God for His plan for your life, Make His Plan your plan.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Examine yourself to find what you truly love to do. Then find out what it would take to get there. If you love working with children, narrow down in what way you do it best (medical, child care, Teach) and pursue it. Chase it down. Occupy!!!
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest" (Eccles. 9:10).
Let us start with a life's map.
On paper Place the X where you are now,You may even want to place a treasure chest at the X. Draw dotted lines to the next X which maybe starting your own business, geting married, starting college, or starting your own Ministry. The dotted lines repersent the steps you have to make to get to the X. This is your life's your journey invest this map into your making it to where you are going.
Tip of the month: You can not grow if you don't eat. Spiritual and Natural Food is needed for you to Grow. All Tips have Value use them.
Monthly instructions:
It is time to stop making excuses. They won't fly with God. Your instructions for the month of January is to be faithful to yourself. Prepare the Temple , your body for the work of the Kingdom. If God is going to use you, you must be fit for the work. How can you Minister broke down, over weight, out of breath, out of shape, tired, sick, and empty of the Word? You can't! Ministry is hard work and the enemy is just waiting for a door to tear you down and cause you to be ineffective. Most of us wear more than one hat in Ministry, on your Job, in your Home. Who is going to do the work and take care of all those people who depend on you if you are down for the count? Take care of you!!! Do you first and then take care of others. You must use Wisdom. Your body needs the proper conditioning to endure the hardships of life. Your mind and your heart must be on the same page with your body. Your Spirit man is full of the power of God and it is connected to God. Your Spirit receive the instructions from God but your mind and your body are tired. No more excuses!!!! Get yourself in shape for the Work. Drink Water, Eat right, Excersice, Sleep , Get a physical, and Have fun and enjoy life. Get a balance between taking care of you, Family, Work, and Ministry. Now that we have addressed your Body and Soul I must address you tired poor siprit man. You must feed you spirit daily... Spend time in prayer, daily, Read your Word daily, and go to the Holy restaurant called a Church where God has provided a full course meal. Get your motivate right for going to Church. It should be to hear from God through the Man or Woman of God.
Surround yourself with people who are spiritual with a lifesyle of daily worship and study. Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. When you co-labor with someone make sure that you have enough Love to nurse each other. It is like my friends; Peter, John and Moses when we co-labor together we have to help each other, pray for and with each other, Cover one another, rub each other down, serve each other, and make sure we eat. This is called giving no place to the devil. We must serve, love, and help one another. Jesus sent them out by two's to do the work. Don't try to be the Lone Ranger, all by yourself,that season is over. He even needed help from someone.
Remember the anointing is upon the instructions.
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