Leadership in Context

Covenant people go beyond. A covenant person does not want to do the minimum. David was extravagant, in the good sense, in his love, against his enemies, for his friends, and in the way he worshiped God. He was out of the box. He created new boxes for the Lord to fill. What are you being dutiful in, that God is blessing to a degree, but it is an area where He wants you to go beyond? Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

In God’s economy, we are going to get where we are going, even if it feels like we are moving slower than others. When you see people being blessed, can you genuinely rejoice with them and celebrate the fact that it is God who is blessing them and He has enough to go around? The good thing about trusting the Lord to take care of you is that you know He will never run out. His supply of money, time, food--whatever you need--will never run out. Rejoicing with others is a fragrance that is pleasing to the Lord. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

There are specific criterias that should be used when discerning prophetic declarations. Does it reveal God’s character? Is the Church central? Is it redemptive? Does it exalt that God has the final word? Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

There are metrics in the Bible, clear delineations, on what a true disciple of Jesus Christ is. One of the metrics is mentioned at least 63 times. It’s the term “high places” in regards to human sacrifices, infanticide, modern day abortion. It must be important to God if it is mentioned that much. 48 of those times are God’s outright condemnation of this travesty. There needs to be an intolerance in the Church against child killing. Why should we be so sensitive to what people think and how people feel while rejecting what God thinks and feels? Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

There are people out there who are using this COVID thing to try to shut the church down, to try to get us to stop doing what we were already doing, to legitimize their authority over God’s authority. This is clearly happening. My response? At some point, you will be put in a position where you will have to passively resist--not because you have a chip on your shoulder or you are looking for a fight. You are going to have to keep doing the things that God has called you to do. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

Revival happens when there is an awakening of our offense towards God, a focus on eternal matters, a dedication to personal holiness, a love and concern for lost people, a decision to make restitution, an expectation of divine intervention, and a commitment of service. Revival can only happen with a move of the Lord, but we can till the soil in preparation for God to send the rain. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

Keith has a rapid-fire conversation about five critical issues that the church needs to think about--the Church’s relationship with the civil government, who we need to be relevant to, a commentary on justice, thoughts on Bible orthodoxy, and a short discussion on racial reality. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

A lot of times we put a high value on a person’s ability to keep a secret. Certainly, someone who knows how to use discretion is to be valued. But the truth is, keeping secrets almost always ends badly for someone. Do not take confidences as a badge. It is not a good thing. Train the people around you to stay away from it. If someone trusts you enough to share information with you, they need to trust your discretion with that information. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

We are to be an example. It is not just what we speak, but how we live. Being a model causes you to give up rights and privileges. Leadership demands that you are willing to shed your liberties, your rights, your privileges. Jesus is our example. He surrendered His rights to live like and be treated like a king. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE. 

Ministry is a privilege. When we serve, we are not doing God a favor. When we serve, it is God who is doing us a favor by letting us do something in His name. The core of what we do has to be as if we are doing it as unto the Lord. You never outgrow serving. Ministering in the name of Jesus is a great privilege. Show notes (posted every Tuesday) can be found HERE.