Do you know that God is an investment banker? He invests in people who can offer Him a profitable return. That might sound very calculated, but that’s exactly what the Word of God teaches us.
In ministry, it is very easy to get caught up in the numbers. Many of us (and the people who judge us) look at "how many people" attend our services, Bible studies, and events. But we should be very careful. Whether we reach 2 people or 20 million, the question is: Are we reaching exactly who God has called us to reach?
Distractions come in many forms, but are always aimed at steering us off course. It’s important to understand that the devil is not concerned with what keeps us from completing our assignment. He just wants to ensure that it doesn’t get done.
Changing direction is seldom easy. As children, we daydream about who we want to be. As adults, we devote our lives to making our dreams come true. However, what happens when our dreams don’t line up with God’s plan? Do we stubbornly try to create our fantasies, or do we change direction — and follow God?
Countless Christians are waiting on secondary things before aggressively charging forward with their ministry. But, in order to assertively move forward, all we need is the power of our testimony. The Holy Spirit will equip us with everything else along the way.
