Train To Reign
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Train To Reign
Train To Reign
“Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel.
“Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel.
Deuteronomy 17:
Train To Reign
“Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes,
Train To Reign By Building Righteous Routines - Habits (actions repeated until they become easy)
Up to 47% of what we do daily is habitual.
21 days to form a successful habit
vs. 19 learning to fear the Lord - know and do
Comfortable Keeping Christ First
6 months to solidify the habit - Caroline Leaf in her book Switch On Your brain says it take several 21 day cycles to make the new habit automatic.
vs. 20 righteous routines -
If you’ve been doing something repeatedly for many years it will be more difficult to change. Entrenched habits have deep roots.
Born Again To Rule And Reign
For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)
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What do those who reign with Christ receive? abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness
Train To Reign - Every great athlete, soldier, or artist knows practice, practice, practice
Every great athlete knows practice, practice, practice
And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes,
Renew your mind.
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes,
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Learn to fear the Lord
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
What does vs. tell us are the benefits of fearing the Lord?
His heart will not be lifted above his brothers
He won’t be led astray
Prolong his days
Prolong his children’s days
Keep and Do - ROYAL RESPONSIBILITY
that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel.
But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.
What is our Royal Responsibility? to govern in a manner that empowers others and bring out their best
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Jesus made clear our mission. What is our mission? The Great Commission -
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And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Righteous Routines
Train To Reign By Building Righteous Routines - Habits (actions repeated until they become easy)
Up to 47% of what we do daily is habitual.
21 days to form a successful habit
Caroline leaf in her book Switch On Your brain says it take several 21 day cycles to make the new habit automatic.
6 months to solidify the habit - Caroline Leaf in her book Switch On Your brain says it take several 21 day cycles to make the new habit automatic.
If you’ve been doing something repeatedly for many years it will be more difficult to change. Entrenched habits have deep roots.
What habits do you want to change?
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
What habits keep you from God’s best for your life?
What habits hold you back?
Character Of A King
He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart;
Service To Those In His Kingdom
Faithfulness To The King Of Kings
We can trust Him. Can He trust us?
No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
It’s not just what you can do it’s what you can ignore
Submission and Obedience
Competes right
Isn’t disqualified
Purpose - Living with purpose on purpose for a purpose
Living with purpose on purpose for a purpose
1. Zeal
2. Decision
3. Reason
It is something bigger than you that will last longer than your life.
Neutralized
Compromised & Desensitized -
Sin has dulled your senses
Desensitized -
Distracted
Technoference
Imparting To The Right People
Right soil
Faithful
