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Holding You?

8/2/2019

A Kingdom Leader is keenly aware of self-control. He holds himself in like an athlete who is self-restrained and self-disciplined. Paul talks about this in 1 Corinthians 9:27 where he makes his body a slave through discipline. Then he will not be disqualified.

Are you holding your desires and passions in a safe place? Is your life controlled by your sexual desires? When you are self-controlled then you can be gentle, thoughtful and considerate with others. Your self-control would be a clear manifestation of the Holy Spirit working in your life. It is an event that clearly shows the work of the Holy Spirit.

Peter says to add these items to your faith. 2 Peter 1:5–6 (ESV)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faithi with virtue,5 and virtuej with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-controlk with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,

Discipline requires attention by you as a leader. Others will be guided and influenced by your self-discipline. Be that leader today! Control your thoughts, your tongue and your behavior.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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i Phil. 4:8
5 Or excellence; twice in this verse
j 1 Pet. 3:7
k See Heb. 10:36; James 1:3
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Pe 1:5–6). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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To Know You!

6/6/2019

A Kingdom Leader knows the will of God to help guide his steps each day. Where does this confidence come from?

Do you understand what God wants you to do? Do you have the correct insight to make decisions as we flow down the river of life? Truth must be properly comprehended and applied to different situations.

Peter tells us to add knowledge to our faith. Christ taught his disciples the will of God because he shared all things he had heard from his father. (John 15:15)

2 Peter 1:5 (ESV)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,5 and virtue jwith knowledge,

John McArthur says, This virtue involves a diligent study and pursuit of truth in the Word of God. Unfortunately we feel that we know the Bible and it's stories. We have knowledge but do we understand?

What do you know of God's Word? Did you read and study this morning? Do you have a specific time set aside to know the Bible? Do you ask good questions and seek to find quality answers?

Go back to His Word today! Don't miss what Jesus has for you in His Word.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (2006). The MacArthur study Bible: New American Standard Bible. (2 Pe 1:5). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

i Phil. 4:8
5 Or excellence; twice in this verse
j 1 Pet. 3:7
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Pe 1:5). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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At the Summit!

5/23/2019

A Kingdom Leader is focused on making a maximum effort on each assignment and challenge. She knows that each step they take in leadership calls for total dedication. The Christian Life cannot honor God without great effort.

The Christian life is not lived without significant effort! Thus Peter tells us to add this to our faith. Bring it alongside everything God has given us. Moral excellence or virtue is added to your faith in copious amounts. There is an energy that a leader is to exhibit that provides beyond the need of vigorous activity.

The classical Greek word means the God given ability to perform heroic deeds. John McArthur says, It also came to mean that quality of life which made someone stand out as excellent.1

2 Peter 1:5 (ESV)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,5 and virtue jwith knowledge,

Are you striving for excellence in thought, behavior and feelings? Or are you content to just get by? Take a close look at what you have added to your faith. Would others look at your leadership and say that you reflect excellence?

Honor the Lord today with your excellence of effort! Others will notice.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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1 MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (2006). The MacArthur study Bible: New American Standard Bible. (2 Pe 1:5). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

i Phil. 4:8
5 Or excellence; twice in this verse
j 1 Pet. 3:7

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Pe 1:5). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Our Hearts!

4/4/2019

A Kingdom Leader follows the lead of the Lord into difficult circumstances. Very often that situation will include fear and a heavy challenge. Somehow we don't expect the giant problems that confront us.

Do the problems in your life seem enormous? Do you find yourself looking small when you face those troubles? Do others attempt to turn you away from the path the Lord has given you? Were is your faith anchored? Is it focused on your ability or God's ability?

Caleb Wholly followed the Lord. He was not afraid of the giants who occupied the promised land. In fact he was over 80 years old when Joshua lead them to attack the promised land. He said that he wanted the giants. The following scripture speaks of Caleb and his mindset during this massive challenge.

Joshua 14:8 (ESV)8 But umy brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the Lord my God.

Don't let your heart be melted by the doubt of others. Remember who you are representing and focus on His ability, not yours.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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u Deut. 1:28; See Num. 13:31–33
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Jos 14:8). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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Children Now!

3/11/2019

A Kingdom Leader is aware of the schemes of Satan in the lives of others. Godly leaders take note of children who can become vulnerable under the tyranny of people who twist perception and truth to fit their dreams for power and control.

Jehoidada took note of Joash as a little boy. His wicked grandmother, Athaleliah, killed all of Joah's siblings! The godly high priest protected him and saw to it that the followers of Atheleliah were put out of the way. Through the spiritual influence of Jehoidada, Joash implemented many reforms in Israel when he became king.

2 Chronicles 24:2 (ESV)
2 dAnd Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

You notice that while Jehoiada was alive that Joash stood strong. Afterwards those evil leaders descended on him and he listened to worldly council. He had been propped up by the faith of the great priest. But the Davidic line to the messiah was preserved.

Who came alongside you as a young child? Who influenced you for Christ? Are you doing the same thing for the children in your life? Encourage one today!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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d [ch. 26:5]
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Ch 24:2). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
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Seconds!

2/7/2019

A Kingdom Leader recruits’ a high-quality influential worker for the ministry. That means the best of the best are usually engaged with full schedules. They services are frequently in high demand! How do you recruit the best of the best?

I asked that question of a board member who ran a world-wide business called Holiday Inns. He said, you must help them to see the value of what is being done. They will always need some time to adjust their schedule and responsibilities, so they can engage the ministry. But they must see you first as a leader! They must be aware of what you are doing.

19 So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen in front of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and cast nhis cloak upon him.

Again, I love the thoughts of Warren Wiersbe. Have you noticed in the Bible that God usually calls people who are busy? Moses was caring for the sheep; Gideon was threshing wheat; Peter, James, and John were busy in their fishing business; Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king. God has no place for lazy people.

Have you cast your cloak upon another? Is your organization, vision and heart clear to busy people? Can they see your work and comprehend it in a glimpse? Maybe you need to organize your thoughts, so they can be presented in a concise and simple form.

Assume you only have seconds to get your message across! That is what Elijah did!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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n 2 Kgs. 2:8
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Ki 19:19). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
Wiersbe, W. W. (1993). Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the Old Testament (1 Ki 19:19–21). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
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Discouraged?

1/3/2019

A Kingdom Leader is always looking for a successor to replace himself. Leadership can naturally isolate key leaders from potential replacements. You can become consumed with results and miss the movement of the Spirit of God. God demonstrates that with Elijah in the book of 1 Kings.

15 And the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anointHazael to be king over Syria. 16 gAnd Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint to be king over Israel, and hElisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place.

I love the comment made by Warren Wiersbe in his book Expository Outlines on the Old Testament. God was saying to Elijah: “Stop complaining and grieving over your seeming failures. Get back to work.”

Leaders struggle at times to see the value of their service to the Lord. We seldom know how well we are doing in the hearts and minds of others. We don’t know, but God knows. So we should always be looking for someone who will replace us!

Don’t get caught in the quicksand of doubt, discouragement and loneliness. God is working! Trust Him for the results.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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g See 2 Kgs. 9:1–6
h [ver. 19–21; 2 Kgs. 2:9, 15]
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Ki 19:15–16). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.
Wiersbe, W. W. (1993). Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the Old Testament (1 Ki 19:9–18). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
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Knitting Projects?

11/1/2018

A Kingdom Leader is always building close relationships with others in their world. She ties her heart and mind to others that will league together and conspire to make progress.

Who have you linked arms with in ministry? Are your life goals bound up with another? Do you have a close friend that is knitted to your heart, mind and soul? What other ministry have you joined with to increase the yield of fruit in your community? Are you being a good steward of what God has given you?

Consider the relationship between David and Jonathan. Their hearts were tied together and carefully knitted into a strong friendship and partnership.

1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV)
David and Jonathan’s Friendship
18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan dloved him as his own soul.

Build relations with like minded ministry leaders. Build alliances that will expand the Kingdom of God. Don't be caught in the trap of building your kingdom. The kingdom of God is the best place to make investments for eternity.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com
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d ch. 20:17; Deut. 13:6; [ch. 19:2; 2 Sam. 1:26]
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Sa 18:1). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Need Help?

10/4/2018

A Kingdom Leader is fully aware of the hazards of ministry. He knows the pressures and difficulties that push a leader in each ministry setting. Sometimes it can feel like the world is closing in on you.

Do you feel distressed and anxious? Have you been harassed and struck down by people? Each leader has moments like that. We need one another so that we have hope. Sometimes we need another, so we won't fall apart or be left behind. We need the buffer of ministry partners who keep us from being damaged irreparably.

Paul certainly had his struggles with ministry on the road. He also had his struggles with immature young workers, like Mark, whom he removed from his team. But he never lost sight of him! We see that John Mark was with Paul at his first Roman imprisonment. (see Col. 4:10) The aging apostle gives this young leader one of the highest compliments he can give during his second imprisonment!

2 Timothy 4:11 (ESV)
11 hLuke alone is with me. Get jMark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.

There is value in each of us. Never lose sight of other leaders who could be of help to you! All of us face adversity. Seek others who will give you a buffer zone for the pressures of leadership.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmisisons.com
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h [See ver. 10 above]
j See Acts 12:12
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Ti 4:11). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Shields

9/7/2018

A Kingdom Leader is a safe confidant and friend during times of trouble. He provides a safe place for someone who is threatened and in danger. He is fully aware of the presence of Satan in the hearts of unhealthy leaders who try and take advantage of issues. He is open and willing to listen to a younger leader who is confused and overwhelmed by circumstances.

Would others come to you for safety to work through confidential matters? Who would you seek as a person of safety when you feel threatened? Can you be trusted with private matters that can be distorted and twisted to damage others? Each of us needs a place of safety to work through struggles and failures that will inevitably come.

David runs to Samuel for safety from Saul. The man who anointed Saul is now in the position of protecting a future King for Israel. Before long we see Samuel anoint the future king!

1 Samuel 19:18 (ESV)
18 Now David fled and escaped, and he came to Samuel at gRamah and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and lived at Naioth.

We pray that you will be that safe place for others. Most importantly we pray that you have safe people in your life that you can talk with. May you be blessed with a safe place!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.com

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g ch. 1:19
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (1 Sa 19:18). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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