One the the consistent themes that has flowed from Pastor Steven's heart is "The Potential Paradigm". It's the space between our perception and God's reality. It's the difference between who we think we are and who He has called us to be.
As I was reading in Judges Chapter 6 something jumped off the page. It's the moment in time when God called Gideon. As I read the story through "The Potential" lens it was obvious there was a big difference between who God called Gideon to be and how he viewed himself. To Gideon he was "the least in in his family and his family the least in his tribe." He was saying, "I'm insignificant, there are a lot of others that are a whole lot smarter and more qualified than me." Gideon's self deprecating answer was in response to God's calling him while he was going about the normal routine of the day. God came to him and said "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." Gideon was involved in the monotony of life and God speaks through the mundane in a profound way.
This is a perfect example from scripture of what Pastor Steven has been drilling into the staff. There are significant callings, destinies and potential waiting inside of people and God has called us to speak life into them. God know who Gideon was, a mighty warrior....but Gideon saw himself as the least of the least. Can you relate? Have you been feeling insignificant? Have you settled into living out the mundane? I'm here to tell you that there's greatness inside of you.....get about the business of God, you are a mighty warrior!!!!!!
If you're a volunteer at Elevation, get ready. Pastor Steven has been preparing us for the next thing......The calling out of the called.....The speaking of life into dormant gifts....The challenging of the self perception....The Potential Paradigm!!
As I was reading in Judges Chapter 6 something jumped off the page. It's the moment in time when God called Gideon. As I read the story through "The Potential" lens it was obvious there was a big difference between who God called Gideon to be and how he viewed himself. To Gideon he was "the least in in his family and his family the least in his tribe." He was saying, "I'm insignificant, there are a lot of others that are a whole lot smarter and more qualified than me." Gideon's self deprecating answer was in response to God's calling him while he was going about the normal routine of the day. God came to him and said "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior." Gideon was involved in the monotony of life and God speaks through the mundane in a profound way.
This is a perfect example from scripture of what Pastor Steven has been drilling into the staff. There are significant callings, destinies and potential waiting inside of people and God has called us to speak life into them. God know who Gideon was, a mighty warrior....but Gideon saw himself as the least of the least. Can you relate? Have you been feeling insignificant? Have you settled into living out the mundane? I'm here to tell you that there's greatness inside of you.....get about the business of God, you are a mighty warrior!!!!!!
If you're a volunteer at Elevation, get ready. Pastor Steven has been preparing us for the next thing......The calling out of the called.....The speaking of life into dormant gifts....The challenging of the self perception....The Potential Paradigm!!
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Well said LB! You have a knack for taking what I've said in an hour an boiling it down to a few sentences...wish I could do that. Maybe we'd finish services on time!
Love you man of God! Your potential is great!
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