My pastor asked us last week in staff meeting how we are enjoying the grace of God. Great question - tough to answer in a few words though. I started studying "grace" in scripture and found something very interesting. Paul began most of his letters with the words, "grace be to you" and he ends his letters with "grace be with you" (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Corinthians...) Why the difference in wording? Isn't grace "to" us and "with" us the same thing?
I believe that when Paul is beginning his letters he is acting as a vessel to flow God's grace into the reader's lives. Grace is coming from God, through Paul, to the reader - us. When he finishes his letters the grace has been imparted to us and now must be with us as we put our bibles down and go on about our daily lives. One way we enjoy the grace of God is in how it is given to us when we read or hear the Word. We extend the grace that is now with us to others. They, in turn, should do the same. The grace "to" and "with" should be a continual process. We cannot just hear the Word and discard the grace that was imparted. It should empower and ignite our souls, spurring us to actions of grace extended toward those around us. It must remain in us - with us- working through us.
God's grace is not just something we know but also experience! Grace isn't just a topic in scripture to be studied. It is a bountiful treasure - a fountain of pleasure. Sure, our spiritual lives were initiated when grace was granted to us, but our lives and calling are sustained and energized by the continual filling of grace within us! Apart from the on-going, life-giving, soul-satisfying, sin-destroying grace present within us, we cannot live a triumphant Christian life. We need not only the grace of God imparted to us through His Word, but also the Grace of God extended with us throughout our daily lives. Grace be to and with you always!
Monday, January 17, 2011
No Longer Slaves Of Sin
Let me rant for a second about sin and the Believer:
I sometimes wonder how someone who calls himself a devout follower of Jesus can knowingly, willingly, and seemingly pleasurably continue in sinful actions. I understand the hooks of sin and the snares of Satan, but I know the redemptive nature of the Lord even more "because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2). The Good News of Christ is that we can be delivered from the grip and power of sin (1 John 1:7). It was the Apostle Paul, who said, "I will not be brought under the power of any" (I Corinthians 6:12). The NIV renders it, "I will not be mastered by anything." Sin is not our master - Jesus is! How can one say that Christ's cross has fully redeemed them from the bondage and yoke of sin and simultaneously hold on to sinful lusts and wicked ways? How can one love Christ and sin at the same time? How can we not settle any bitterness, offense, immorality, etc. if we truly believe and adhere to the supernatural power of Christ's redemptive work on the cross? We desire to be pure, clean, and refreshed by the Spirit. Intimacy with Christ is cherished and anticipated. The separation that sin creates grieves us and our pursuit for oneness again with the Lord motivates us towards repentance and restoration. We who are in Christ desire freedom from sin. We can have it! After all, 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that, "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make a way of escape, that you may be able to bear it". We walk in the Spirit so we do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16).
One thing is for certain though about sin: the longer you continue in it, the greater the chance of it hardening your heart. Hebrews 3:12-13 says that we should, "Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." Ezekiel 36:26 says God grants us a heart of flesh instead of stone when we are saved. Those who are saved should be running away from sin instead of towards it. We should be embracing the ways of the Lord instead of embracing the ways of the flesh.
I think about those who at one time trembled in awe and holy fear when they heard God's Word. When Scripture was read or preached, they melted under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. They lived a life that begged God to search and know them. They were quick to repent and confess sin. Every sermon, they believed, was directed at them. Every scripture was a bulls-eye at their heart and motives. They were once people who listened patiently and intently to the Spirit. These people now play around with sin like a mad-man playing Russian roulette. They toy with sin like it cannot harm them and even when it does they are momentarily saddened but not eternally convicted. Soon, even the sadness subsides and they are numb to the Spirit's conviction and prompting to repent. What happened? They now sit through sermons and the reading of Scripture untouched, unmoved, and unrepentant.
They have lost the holy awe and Godly fear they once possessed. Sin has hardened their hearts. If they had Godly fear, it would quickly reveal that their heart is slowly growing hard. They presumptively set boundaries for their pet sin, affirming they wouldn't let it take them beyond certain limits. They attempt to tame the beast. They put a collar and leash on the monster foolishly attempting to choke it under control. The truth is they have only enslaved themselves and have come even closer to searing their conscience. They die spiritually more and more each day. If only they would humble themselves, repent, and return to their First Love.
They have embraced contentment and complacency. Conviction of the Spirit is a sign of salvation. Complacency and contentment with their sin marks their unregenerate soul. When a true Christian sins, it makes them miserable until they confess and repent. The vile poison within must be vomited out. Someone who says they are saved while willing participating in sin and refusing the Spirit's conviction should wonder if they are in the faith. Why don't they forsake sin instead of the Lord? Galatians 6:1 says they should not continue in sin to gain grace. They should take the salvation test of 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” When you look at this verse, it is horrendously frightening to assume one can be saved apart from Lordship. Saying Jesus is Lord precedes salvation. Living out Lordship also proceeds salvation. In reality, Lordship permeates those in Christ. It radiates and illuminates their lives. Obedience is the mark of the believer (Colossians 2:6). Romans 10:13 goes on to say those who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. We are saved unto Lordship. There are not two classifications of Christians - those merely saved and those who sell out for Lordship. Salvation is intertwined with Lordship. Change to be like Christ is the desire of the believer. Sin no longer satisfies - it repulses. Sin not just convicts but leads one to repentance.
When Jesus said come follow me, repentance is a given - we automatically turn and repent. To follow Christ is to loath sin. When Christ asks us to come and follow Him He shouldn't have to beg us to give up sin. We eagerly and joyfully trade in the wretchedness of sin for the serenity of salvation. For example, when you ask someone to "come here" you don't have to say to them, "turn around and come here". The "turn around" is implied and understood. When you say to them, "come here" they automatically turn around. When Christ calls us to come to Him we lay down sin and pick up His righteousness. Repentance is necessary to follow Jesus. We who claim the name of Christ cannot abide, rest, live, or snuggle up with sin any longer. How can we who died to sin live in it? (Romans 6:2). We consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ (Romans 6:11). We who are in Christ are no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:18).
We who are saved do not enjoy things like gossip, hate, envy, and greed. We hate to miss church and fellowship with other believers. Petty excuses do not keep us away. Obstacles that stand in the way of our discipleship challenge us to pursue with adventurous faith the Christ we desperately desire. We strive to listen to the Word at all cost and especially do not skip out on the message when the preacher is preaching - after all, it is aimed at us - we need it personally. We desire the Word and cling to every Scripture. We eagerly await the next time we can engage in fellowship and devour the Words of the Lord. We passionately long for prayer and worship. We run from sin, knowing the devastating enslavement and demolition it brings. We run to Christ, knowing the fulfilling freedom and sustenance He alone can bring.
I pray that the Lord returns the joy of His salvation to those away from Him, those who are not saved, and those bound by sin. I pray that the Holy Spirit quickens them with true repentance and brokenness over their sinful state. I pray that they see themselves as sinners in need of a Lord and Savior. You can be free from sin! “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:55-57).
I sometimes wonder how someone who calls himself a devout follower of Jesus can knowingly, willingly, and seemingly pleasurably continue in sinful actions. I understand the hooks of sin and the snares of Satan, but I know the redemptive nature of the Lord even more "because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2). The Good News of Christ is that we can be delivered from the grip and power of sin (1 John 1:7). It was the Apostle Paul, who said, "I will not be brought under the power of any" (I Corinthians 6:12). The NIV renders it, "I will not be mastered by anything." Sin is not our master - Jesus is! How can one say that Christ's cross has fully redeemed them from the bondage and yoke of sin and simultaneously hold on to sinful lusts and wicked ways? How can one love Christ and sin at the same time? How can we not settle any bitterness, offense, immorality, etc. if we truly believe and adhere to the supernatural power of Christ's redemptive work on the cross? We desire to be pure, clean, and refreshed by the Spirit. Intimacy with Christ is cherished and anticipated. The separation that sin creates grieves us and our pursuit for oneness again with the Lord motivates us towards repentance and restoration. We who are in Christ desire freedom from sin. We can have it! After all, 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that, "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make a way of escape, that you may be able to bear it". We walk in the Spirit so we do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16).
One thing is for certain though about sin: the longer you continue in it, the greater the chance of it hardening your heart. Hebrews 3:12-13 says that we should, "Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." Ezekiel 36:26 says God grants us a heart of flesh instead of stone when we are saved. Those who are saved should be running away from sin instead of towards it. We should be embracing the ways of the Lord instead of embracing the ways of the flesh.
I think about those who at one time trembled in awe and holy fear when they heard God's Word. When Scripture was read or preached, they melted under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. They lived a life that begged God to search and know them. They were quick to repent and confess sin. Every sermon, they believed, was directed at them. Every scripture was a bulls-eye at their heart and motives. They were once people who listened patiently and intently to the Spirit. These people now play around with sin like a mad-man playing Russian roulette. They toy with sin like it cannot harm them and even when it does they are momentarily saddened but not eternally convicted. Soon, even the sadness subsides and they are numb to the Spirit's conviction and prompting to repent. What happened? They now sit through sermons and the reading of Scripture untouched, unmoved, and unrepentant.
They have lost the holy awe and Godly fear they once possessed. Sin has hardened their hearts. If they had Godly fear, it would quickly reveal that their heart is slowly growing hard. They presumptively set boundaries for their pet sin, affirming they wouldn't let it take them beyond certain limits. They attempt to tame the beast. They put a collar and leash on the monster foolishly attempting to choke it under control. The truth is they have only enslaved themselves and have come even closer to searing their conscience. They die spiritually more and more each day. If only they would humble themselves, repent, and return to their First Love.
They have embraced contentment and complacency. Conviction of the Spirit is a sign of salvation. Complacency and contentment with their sin marks their unregenerate soul. When a true Christian sins, it makes them miserable until they confess and repent. The vile poison within must be vomited out. Someone who says they are saved while willing participating in sin and refusing the Spirit's conviction should wonder if they are in the faith. Why don't they forsake sin instead of the Lord? Galatians 6:1 says they should not continue in sin to gain grace. They should take the salvation test of 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” When you look at this verse, it is horrendously frightening to assume one can be saved apart from Lordship. Saying Jesus is Lord precedes salvation. Living out Lordship also proceeds salvation. In reality, Lordship permeates those in Christ. It radiates and illuminates their lives. Obedience is the mark of the believer (Colossians 2:6). Romans 10:13 goes on to say those who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. We are saved unto Lordship. There are not two classifications of Christians - those merely saved and those who sell out for Lordship. Salvation is intertwined with Lordship. Change to be like Christ is the desire of the believer. Sin no longer satisfies - it repulses. Sin not just convicts but leads one to repentance.
When Jesus said come follow me, repentance is a given - we automatically turn and repent. To follow Christ is to loath sin. When Christ asks us to come and follow Him He shouldn't have to beg us to give up sin. We eagerly and joyfully trade in the wretchedness of sin for the serenity of salvation. For example, when you ask someone to "come here" you don't have to say to them, "turn around and come here". The "turn around" is implied and understood. When you say to them, "come here" they automatically turn around. When Christ calls us to come to Him we lay down sin and pick up His righteousness. Repentance is necessary to follow Jesus. We who claim the name of Christ cannot abide, rest, live, or snuggle up with sin any longer. How can we who died to sin live in it? (Romans 6:2). We consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ (Romans 6:11). We who are in Christ are no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:18).
We who are saved do not enjoy things like gossip, hate, envy, and greed. We hate to miss church and fellowship with other believers. Petty excuses do not keep us away. Obstacles that stand in the way of our discipleship challenge us to pursue with adventurous faith the Christ we desperately desire. We strive to listen to the Word at all cost and especially do not skip out on the message when the preacher is preaching - after all, it is aimed at us - we need it personally. We desire the Word and cling to every Scripture. We eagerly await the next time we can engage in fellowship and devour the Words of the Lord. We passionately long for prayer and worship. We run from sin, knowing the devastating enslavement and demolition it brings. We run to Christ, knowing the fulfilling freedom and sustenance He alone can bring.
I pray that the Lord returns the joy of His salvation to those away from Him, those who are not saved, and those bound by sin. I pray that the Holy Spirit quickens them with true repentance and brokenness over their sinful state. I pray that they see themselves as sinners in need of a Lord and Savior. You can be free from sin! “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:55-57).
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Joshua's Humiliating Loss
One thing about sin - it will find you out. Just ask Achan. In Joshua 7, Israel had just come off of a tremendous victory at Jericho. They had won their first battle towards inheriting the Promised Land. But they would soon suffer a humiliating defeat at Ai. How could this happen? Didn't God want them to succeed? Didn't He say that they would win the battles? Here are several reasons why Israel lost the battle at Ai. (They went on to win at Ai after they dealt with the sin - Joshua 8).
1. They disobeyed a direct command from God.
God told the Israelites not to take anything from their victory at Jericho. But Achan had stolen some things and hid them under his tent. You know you are wrong when you try to hide your sin. You cannot hide sin - it will find you out (Numbers 32:23). You cannot directly disobey God and expect to have victory in your life.
2. Achan was concerned about immediate satisfaction instead of inheriting the Promised Land.
God had promised Achan (as well as all of Israel) great things, but he could not wait for them. They had to have their great things now. Question: "How can you enjoy something buried in dirt under your tent?" You can't touch or see it. You can only hope someone doesn't find out about it. Sounds satisfying to me! Yet many try and achieve satisfaction that way. God's best is ahead - don't rush the process.
3. They were overly confident in themselves.
Instead of sending out the full army to deal with Ai, they only sent out about 3,000 men. Because of this, 36 men were killed and the rest of the army ran for their lives. After God does something great in our lives, we too must not let our defenses down or stray from God's plan. We cannot get too self-confident and cocky in our own accomplishments - the battle is the Lord's, not ours.
4. Joshua was deceived.
Joshua did not listen to the Lord's plans (Joshua 7:13) and clearly the Lord was not with them in this failed attempt to conquer Ai (7:12). They had come up with their own plan and sent out only part of the warriors. I'm sure these warriors were not as guarded and ready based on the spies report of only a few people inhabiting the land of Ai. Joshua had not prayed to God about this plan - he just went along with it. This is a long way away from where he was before Jericho was defeated (Read Joshua 5:13-15). We cannot just go along with any old plan. We must be about what the Lord told us to do. We must pray through the plan all the way to victory.
5. They did not deal with sin until after defeat.
Achan's sin was not dealt with until after they lost to Ai. They had lost their ongoing emphasis on dealing with sin. This happens when you become self-confident. Why does it take failure for us to deal with sin? Why don't we deal with sin before it leads to failure? Why does failure cause us to repent? Why not a holy fear of God instead?
6. They thought a "little sin" would only hurt the one who sinned.
After all, no one would find Achan's buried treasures. After things cooled down, he would dig them up and enjoy them, right? No one knew - that is right. But God did. And it killed 36 men and compromised the whole nation of Israel. Instead of winning the promised victory at Ai, they lost in humiliation. Sin never affects just you. It always reaches beyond the dirt of the tent to the lives of the whole nation.
7. They tried to be religious.
In Joshua 7:6-9 they fell on their face before the Ark of the Covenant, tore their clothes, stayed till evening - all the marks of feeling guilty. Haven't you seen people do this? When things go wrong in their lives they turn back to God, get in church and cry at the altar? Joshua even put on ashes. He then went on to whine about his problem and wish he had never crossed the Jordan river. God told him (v. 10) to stand up and stop being religious. God told him to deal with the sin in the camp then they would win. We too must stop being religious and deal with the sin in our camp. Then, we will win the victory.
1. They disobeyed a direct command from God.
God told the Israelites not to take anything from their victory at Jericho. But Achan had stolen some things and hid them under his tent. You know you are wrong when you try to hide your sin. You cannot hide sin - it will find you out (Numbers 32:23). You cannot directly disobey God and expect to have victory in your life.
2. Achan was concerned about immediate satisfaction instead of inheriting the Promised Land.
God had promised Achan (as well as all of Israel) great things, but he could not wait for them. They had to have their great things now. Question: "How can you enjoy something buried in dirt under your tent?" You can't touch or see it. You can only hope someone doesn't find out about it. Sounds satisfying to me! Yet many try and achieve satisfaction that way. God's best is ahead - don't rush the process.
3. They were overly confident in themselves.
Instead of sending out the full army to deal with Ai, they only sent out about 3,000 men. Because of this, 36 men were killed and the rest of the army ran for their lives. After God does something great in our lives, we too must not let our defenses down or stray from God's plan. We cannot get too self-confident and cocky in our own accomplishments - the battle is the Lord's, not ours.
4. Joshua was deceived.
Joshua did not listen to the Lord's plans (Joshua 7:13) and clearly the Lord was not with them in this failed attempt to conquer Ai (7:12). They had come up with their own plan and sent out only part of the warriors. I'm sure these warriors were not as guarded and ready based on the spies report of only a few people inhabiting the land of Ai. Joshua had not prayed to God about this plan - he just went along with it. This is a long way away from where he was before Jericho was defeated (Read Joshua 5:13-15). We cannot just go along with any old plan. We must be about what the Lord told us to do. We must pray through the plan all the way to victory.
5. They did not deal with sin until after defeat.
Achan's sin was not dealt with until after they lost to Ai. They had lost their ongoing emphasis on dealing with sin. This happens when you become self-confident. Why does it take failure for us to deal with sin? Why don't we deal with sin before it leads to failure? Why does failure cause us to repent? Why not a holy fear of God instead?
6. They thought a "little sin" would only hurt the one who sinned.
After all, no one would find Achan's buried treasures. After things cooled down, he would dig them up and enjoy them, right? No one knew - that is right. But God did. And it killed 36 men and compromised the whole nation of Israel. Instead of winning the promised victory at Ai, they lost in humiliation. Sin never affects just you. It always reaches beyond the dirt of the tent to the lives of the whole nation.
7. They tried to be religious.
In Joshua 7:6-9 they fell on their face before the Ark of the Covenant, tore their clothes, stayed till evening - all the marks of feeling guilty. Haven't you seen people do this? When things go wrong in their lives they turn back to God, get in church and cry at the altar? Joshua even put on ashes. He then went on to whine about his problem and wish he had never crossed the Jordan river. God told him (v. 10) to stand up and stop being religious. God told him to deal with the sin in the camp then they would win. We too must stop being religious and deal with the sin in our camp. Then, we will win the victory.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
7 Things to Keep Leaders Fresh
I love being a pastor. I am totally motivated by my calling. I thank God that he counted me faithful and put me into the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12). But leaders can get into real trouble fast. Leaders who are called or feel overwhelming passion for the ministry should remember these things:
1. We tend to remember that we are Christians but forget that we are human. We can't do everything. Yes, the Holy Spirit's supernatural power will allow us accomplish more than we ever dreamed possible, but forcing things to happen or running off of human desire alone can wreck us. Humans need rest. Humans need replenishing. Humans need resources. You are not above taking a sabbath.
2. Leaders must lead and are expected to lead even if the desire is not always there. Others are looking to us are expecting us to use the ability and desires ingrained into our makeup. That can be overwhelming and daunting at times. You just have to remember who you are in Christ not who you think you are in you! We must remember to rely on the Holy Spirit. We must be in the word daily. One thing about being called into ministry - you cannot escape who you are - it follows you wherever you go - it is what you think about 24/7.
3. Another danger is coasting on your past successes. You start to just imitate the past instead of innovating the present and future. Because of time crunches, demand, need for rest, etc. we step away from challenges that used to pump us up. Don't back down from challenges or use experience only to meet them. Call out to God to help you and invigorate you with the creativity you need to meet the demand He has set before you.
4. Leaders tend to work on everybody's problems but their own. Get those areas of your life that are out of control under control and watch your leadership expand. Jesus went away to fast and pray - you have to also invest a lot of time in this. Jesus took 40 days one time. You can't work out your own hangups and issues in 5 minutes. Let the Holy Spirit work on you! Leader's never clock out. The drive is always there to do the work of the ministry. Make sure you are being refreshed.
5. Leader's cannot stay the same - they must grow. Staying the same in your spiritual walk will not let you meet the demands that come your way. You'll be faced with the pain and frustration of coming up short in helping people if you are not growing and sharpening your skills as a leader. You won't change until the pain of staying like you are is bigger than the pain of changing. Resource - find books, people who are doing it better than you, etc.
6. You must fight for your family spiritually. You have to stand in the doorway of your home and beat back the things the world and Satan try to throw at them. Leaders tend to find themselves fighting for everyone else's spiritual success and neglecting their families. Listen, the people you lead love you, but normally are not fighting for you like you fight for them. That's your responsibility.
7. Leaders must be hungry. Now there are some great old ideas and techniques that simply never grow old. But many times old ideas won't get it anymore -even great old ideas. You must be fresh. Listen to the Holy Spirit for this. Like I said before - resource! Don't let your ministry flatline. Let it beat vividly as you pump new ideas and fresh revelations into it as the Holy Spirit gives them to you.
1. We tend to remember that we are Christians but forget that we are human. We can't do everything. Yes, the Holy Spirit's supernatural power will allow us accomplish more than we ever dreamed possible, but forcing things to happen or running off of human desire alone can wreck us. Humans need rest. Humans need replenishing. Humans need resources. You are not above taking a sabbath.
2. Leaders must lead and are expected to lead even if the desire is not always there. Others are looking to us are expecting us to use the ability and desires ingrained into our makeup. That can be overwhelming and daunting at times. You just have to remember who you are in Christ not who you think you are in you! We must remember to rely on the Holy Spirit. We must be in the word daily. One thing about being called into ministry - you cannot escape who you are - it follows you wherever you go - it is what you think about 24/7.
3. Another danger is coasting on your past successes. You start to just imitate the past instead of innovating the present and future. Because of time crunches, demand, need for rest, etc. we step away from challenges that used to pump us up. Don't back down from challenges or use experience only to meet them. Call out to God to help you and invigorate you with the creativity you need to meet the demand He has set before you.
4. Leaders tend to work on everybody's problems but their own. Get those areas of your life that are out of control under control and watch your leadership expand. Jesus went away to fast and pray - you have to also invest a lot of time in this. Jesus took 40 days one time. You can't work out your own hangups and issues in 5 minutes. Let the Holy Spirit work on you! Leader's never clock out. The drive is always there to do the work of the ministry. Make sure you are being refreshed.
5. Leader's cannot stay the same - they must grow. Staying the same in your spiritual walk will not let you meet the demands that come your way. You'll be faced with the pain and frustration of coming up short in helping people if you are not growing and sharpening your skills as a leader. You won't change until the pain of staying like you are is bigger than the pain of changing. Resource - find books, people who are doing it better than you, etc.
6. You must fight for your family spiritually. You have to stand in the doorway of your home and beat back the things the world and Satan try to throw at them. Leaders tend to find themselves fighting for everyone else's spiritual success and neglecting their families. Listen, the people you lead love you, but normally are not fighting for you like you fight for them. That's your responsibility.
7. Leaders must be hungry. Now there are some great old ideas and techniques that simply never grow old. But many times old ideas won't get it anymore -even great old ideas. You must be fresh. Listen to the Holy Spirit for this. Like I said before - resource! Don't let your ministry flatline. Let it beat vividly as you pump new ideas and fresh revelations into it as the Holy Spirit gives them to you.
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