(4) Nuggets of Wisdom for Tomorrow’s Victory!
- God is looking for good managers, and He gives us what we can Manage, not necessarily what we PRAY for.
- Luke 16: “The unjust Steward. “I don’t have the strength to dig ditches. I’m too proud to beg. He discounted the invoices for his manager’s clients. So, they would take him into their home later.
* The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. NLT
* And it is true that the children of this world are more clever in awareness and resourcefulness in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light.
* It’s not good to add something new– to the Old - Matthew 9:16
* 17 Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But they put new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”
* 17 But new wine (new revelation) is put into fresh wineskins (renewed minds), and so both are preserved (Retained, Sustained, and Maintained).
* Read together: “But new revelation is put into my renewed mind, and both are retained, sustained, and maintained.”
23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man… Ephesians 4:23 KJV
23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. NLT
1 Chronicles 12:32 “Warriors Join David’s Army” And of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs; and all their kinsmen were under their command.
Luke 16:10 NLT “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.
11 And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? 12 And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men… Colossians 3:23 NKJV
23 Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men… AMPC
- Be obedient to God, one day at a time, whether it works to your advantage or not. Win The Day!
Ecclesiastes 11:4 KJV He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
He who observes the wind [and waits for all conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap. AMPC
John 8:29 NKJV “The Truth will set us free.”
29 And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” 30 As He spoke these words, many believed in Him.
- John 8:31 NKJV “Salvation is a Process.” 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.
- Abide: (Submit to, reside, dwell) 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
- Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25) What shall I do to inherit eternal life? Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind, and your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 25 Jesus talks about sheep & goats
34 Those on His right hand, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom.” You fed me, you quenched my thirst, took me in, and clothed Me. You visited me when I was sick, and when I was in prison.
38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?
40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?
Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ Matthew 7:22
- Fight the Good Fight!
* Don’t consider consequences when the Lord instructs you.
* Mentor(s) Wise and trusted teacher, one that has failed and/or overcome trauma.
* Accountability partner - Help you follow through with commitments.
* Truth Teller(s) - Tell it, even when it hurts.
* What are the consequences of the BIG three?
- Perhaps fewer friendships and relationships
- Victories in every area of life, exceeding personal expectations.
* 1 Corinthians 10:13 (AMPC) For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man…
* 13 [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance, and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted]…
* …not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
