Until you pass the various tests that God sets for you, He will not allow you to be promoted or to take on any greater responsibility. What boss would be willing to put you in charge of a chain of shops if you can’t even …
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Growing as a disciple involves moving continually from one test to the next
I have slowly learned over the years how to be a manager of staff. In doing so, I have gained many insights into how God operates as a ‘manager’. He has objectives for each of us for growth and development, mainly in character, but also …
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Sometimes God cannot find even one faithful person in a place or situation. Let that never be so wherever you are
When sin and rebellion are on the increase in a town, workplace, or organization God looks for people who are remaining faithful. Through such people God can, and does, make a difference. They can be used by God to turn the situation around, to ‘rebuild …
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God is looking for disciples who are truly committed to Him and willing to take a stand
The main person with whom we need to be faithful is God Himself. That is a major part of what discipleship is all about. Jesus is looking for men and women who are willing to be truly committed to Him: 6My eyes shall be upon …
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The first step in becoming a faithful person is to want to be one
Becoming a consistently faithful person, across every aspect of your life, is a major project. It will take a long time for your character to develop. However, it has to begin somewhere and the best place to begin is by wanting it. You need to set …
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The meaning and importance of faithfulness
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty;but a faithful man who can find? Proverbs 20:6 (RSV) I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me;he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me …
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Develop the habit of reminding yourself about the ways that God has helped or rescued you in the past
Most of us tend to make the mistake of being overly fixated upon our current difficulties, whatever they happen to be, and forgetting the many times that God has helped us or rescued us in the past. For that reason, God regularly urged the Jewish …
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Make a decision always to rejoice and give thanks, regardless of your circumstances
Make a decision that no matter what your circumstances may be, you will give thanks to the LORD anyway. Do it every day, indeed several times every day. Train yourself to give thanks. Set out to make it your habit. The more often you do …
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Thankfulness is primarily a decision, not a feeling
We often make the mistake of waiting until we feel like giving thanks before we do so. However, it doesn’t work that way. Thanks are due to God whether we feel like it or not. We are to express our thanks as a decision of our …
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Thankfulness and praise enable us to become closer to God and to gain access to Him
See how the Psalmist expresses this thought in this well-known verse: 4Enter His gates with thanksgivingAnd His courts with praise.Give thanks to Him, bless His name. Psalm 100:4 (NASB) The above verse contains an important clue as to how to get into God’s presence. The …
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