Minister Solomon charges us to do everything we do with all our might. Doing it for the glory of God. 1 Peter 5:2
In Charge Meaning – Official responsibility and leadership; control over people, departments, tasks, and organizations.
Kingdom: Responsibility over People, Matt 28:19-20. I am with you always.
Whatever you do, do it with all your strength. Do it for the glory of God. 1 Peter 5:2
We are not to be overlords over God’s heritage, but rather examples.
Note: presenting yourself as a living sacrifice is the bare minimum.
We feed the flock with resources (not only food). Acts 20:28
Take heed of yourself. Take up responsibility to reach out to God’s people and follow up.
The price of being a shepherd is your life. Lay down your life for the sheep. 1 Cor. 12:1-11
God equips us with tools for service.
Unity in diversity.
Eph. 4:11
Perfecting the saints for the work of the ministry.
2 Tim 2:15 – There must be a discipline that
Lk 4:18
Moses tried to execute the mandate of God using his own power.
1. Oil – Because he has anointed Jesus… Oil is for frictionless ministry.
2. Grace – 1 Sam 2:26—Be favorable to both the Lord and to men also. Make sure you do it with the grace of God to finish well. He has made us able ministers of the New Testament. We are not of the letter but of the spirit. The letter kills, but the spirit gives life.
