BIBLE IN A YEAR: Deut 29-31
MANAGING RESOURCES?
MEMORIZE: "And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give account unto them, and the king should have no damage" (Daniel 6:2)
READ: Daniel 6:1-4
Today’s reading gives us two components of faithfulness. Verse two says, “And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give account unto them, and the king should have no damage”. Faithfulness is extreme reduction or total extinction of loss (damage) in any assignment. You are in God’s vineyard to reduce or eradicate wastage or losses. If your ministry is creating wastage in resources - time, money, energy, materials, anointing, etc. you are yet miles away from the highly coveted faithfulness award. There are certain waste to wealth schemes around us today. This component of faithfulness calls for efficient management of resources.
Due to lack of efficient follow-up schemes, we are losing visitors and new converts, who are potential spiritual pillars of the church. This is a waste of human resources! Similarly, in some churches, there is high workers’ (labor) turnover, due to poor handling- bad interpersonal relations and indifference to the needs of the human resource. The faithful servant-leader is an efficient manager of the human resource. Besides, God expects you to manage the money resource efficiently and effectively. While erecting church buildings, what kind of blocks, cement, iron and other materials do you employ? If you use fake materials, with the intention of cutting costs, it will lead to more losses.
A particular church auditorium was being built. The architect examined the materials and specified the strength of blocks needed. The pastor obeyed until some blocks with little cement content were brought. The pastor protested that it negated the specified strength, but his senior pastor ignored his plea. So he reluctantly used them. Later, the blocks started to give way after the building had reached an advanced stage. Mending this became a challenge. That is waste! If you will be faithful, you must prevent waste! In the same vein, a faithful leader must be careful to buy genuine electronics and instruments. Some instruments do not last beyond a few weeks or months after purchase, because they are fake. A faithful servant would always insist on quality. Care must be taken to secure property against thieves and vandalization while installing adequate storage facilities. What of the grace of God on your life? Is it wasted or used for the purpose it is meant? The more you reduce waste, the closer you get to faithfulness.
ACTIONPOINT: Look at home and in your church and list out 10 ways resources are being wasted. Take steps to terminate such waste.
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The Household of Faith
The Household of Faith, a ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2004.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has a vision to spread the Word of God to the ends of the earth. It is a Bible believing church, where the teaching and a missionary approach emphasize the proper conduct and moral behavior of people. The church has an appeal to all types of people worldwide, with a determination to teach people in their various geographical areas, stages of secular life and levels of spiritual development.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
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this message and comments are REALLY DEEP..... i might not be right...but this is what i feel about somthings.....firstly...lets look at it throught a mechanical aspect.....when a car losses its efficiency, it leads to an uncomfortable increase in fuel consumption....lets break it down....fuels like time, the GRACE OF GOD on your life, money e.t.c....... some have wasted things like opportunities all due to pride....i also pray that GOD will have mercy upon everyone of us...IN JESUS NAME
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