Sep 9, 2008
APOSTLE TALK - Future News Now!
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with Prince
Handley
SUCCESS THRU ACTION - PART 5 (FINAL)
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INTRO
YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A WONDERFUL
FUTURE
Remember that ACTION keeps you under the anointing so
that you are as a new, sharp threshing instrument. Knowing
that the enemy’s KEY INTENTION is to STOP your action, you now have
military intelligence as to his plans. Your main focus NOW should
be on developing a spirit of excellence in your action. That’s what
The
University of Excellence is
about.
There are SEVEN (7) things you need to cultivate a
spirit of excellence:
1. VISION
Spend time with God. Pray and fast for: A fresh
vision; and, A prophetic, apostolic
anointing.
2. DETERMINATION
You need "bulldog" endurance and perseverance. You
can't be a "pansy" and you can't be a quitter. Be a warrior and remember: If you don't quit,
you will win! (But if you quit, you can't
win!)
3. PRIORITIES
You need to put God's program FIRST in life. He will
show you when you need to spend time for family, for recreation,
and for fellowship. At times, He may have you spend LOTS of time on
family, recreation, and fellowship. But don't try to replace God's
Kingdom as your top priority. "You seek first the kingdom of God, and all
things will be added unto you." (Matthew
6:33)
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4.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability will give you real liberty. You need to
be accountable to: Jesus, the Great Pastor; and, Others, in
ministry.
5. REST
You need to rest one day a week. This is God's plan
and is necessary for your overall long-term health and blessing. At
times, He may lead you to take extended periods of rest. Always
obey Him in these matters. He knows what is best for you . . . and
for those to whom you minister. You can't minister effectively if
you're worn out or burnt out! "For thus says the LORD God, the Holy One of
Israel, In returning and rest you will be saved; in quietness and
confidence will be your strength." (Isaiah 30:15)
Honoring and keeping the Sabbath
will also enable you to appropriate the rewards of a spirit of
EXCELLENCE: delight, dominion, and desires granted. (Isaiah
58:13-14)
6. A HEART FOR GOD
The prophet Samuel said, “The LORD has sought him a man after his own
heart,” describing King David. (1 Samuel 13:14) After being
anointed, and successful as a king and military leader - the
champion of the people - King David sinned greatly. Even in the
midst of his sin, he had a heart toward God, which caused him to
repent. He paid dearly for his sin, but even in the midst of his
sin, he loved God and was repentant.
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In all his public official conduct he acted according
to the Divine mind, and fulfilled the will of his Maker: thus was
he a man after God's own heart. In reference to his private or
personal moral conduct, the word is never
used.
So what was his problem? Why did David sin? The answer
is: He didn’t FEAR God. He loved
God, but He didn’t fear Him! We need to be not only morally
reverent towards God, but also to have a sense of alarm that will
keep us from walking off the path of righteousness. We need to think ahead of time about the
consequences of our sin and transgression. Our Father in
Heaven loves us too much to let us get away with such behavior.
There is not much preaching on holiness anymore. We need to
LOVE GOD and to FEAR GOD; then we will have a heart for
God.
In David’s rulership of the Kingdom, in his official
conduct, he fulfilled the will of God; however, in his private life
and personal conduct he failed miserably - but then repented. This
brings to light THREE very important things to
consider:
Your actions can bring reproach on God, yourself, your
family, your friends, your nation, and your
cause.
Your actions can give your enemies occasion to slander you
and also mock the God you are supposed to be
serving.
Your actions can
bring severe judgment upon you and your
family.
In the heat of
temptation you need to consider these things. Are you
willing to pay the price? Do you LOVE God and your family enough to
protect them from the results of your sin? Do you FEAR God enough
to prohibit you from doing the thing(s) you are
considering?
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7. INTEGRITY
Honesty and moral uprightness are the KEY INDICATORS
of the God shaped life. The deeper
your character, the greater your impact! Many things that we
question in life, even small things, are a TEST of our integrity.
God is constantly testing us to see if we can be entrusted with
greater giftings, talents, skills, and
responsibilities.
Integrity is a two edged sword. It is an instrument of
blessing:
For ourselves -
We must live with ourselves in all good conscience. “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved if our heart condemn us not, then we have confidence toward God.” (1 John 3:20-21) This assures us of answered prayer and provision. “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” (Verse 22)
For others -
Our families, our friends, our parishioners, our communities . . . our progeny . . . all are impacted by our integrity. The quality of our life is a direct antecedent of the same. The degree of EXCELLENCE of your life and ministry predetermines your future . . . and many times, the future of those to whom you minister and love.
LIVE A LIFE OF
EXCELLENCE!
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