The Assignment God has Given to Us - Part 2

We are God’s Managers

1. God has entrusted His creation into our hands for a purpose - Have Dominion or in other words manage His business. - Gen 1:28

Genesis 19:12 NKJV

Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Son-in-law, your sons, your daughters, and whomever you have in the city—take them out of this place!

2. Everyone has been called and set apart for different purposes that lead to just one purpose

Acts 13:2 NKJV

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

3. Hearing His voice and going in His way is key to God’s management– John 15:16

John 15:16 NKJV

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.

4. Faithfulness is key to God’s style of management - Luke 16:10

Luke 16:10 NKJV

He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.

5. Servant Leadership is key for God’s managers – Mark 10:42-43

Mark 10:42–43 NKJV

But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.

How do We Prepare for God’s Management Role?

By BECOMING - Knowing Your Purpose - The greatest tragedy in life is not DEATH but a life without a purpose - John 4:34, John 6:36 -38

John 4:34 NKJV

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

John 6:36–38 NKJV

But I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

By KNOWING - The greatest challenge in life is not knowing what to do? Wisdom is the principal thing - Ephesians 1:16 -19, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Ephesians 1:16–19 NKJV

do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

1 Chronicles 12:32 NKJV

of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command;

By GOING THROUGH TESTING AND TRIALS - Deuteronomy 8:2-3; James 1:2-4

Deuteronomy 8:2–3 NKJV

And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

James 1:2–4 NKJV

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

By PREPARING - 2 Chronicles 27:6; Proverbs 24:27 - Secular & Spiritual

2 Chronicles 27:6 NKJV

So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.

Proverbs 24:27 NKJV

Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.

By PRIORITIZING - Matthew 6:33-34

Matthew 6:33–34 NKJV

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

By WAITING - Ps 27:13-14; Isaiah 40:28-31

Psalm 27:13–14 NKJV

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Isaiah 10:28–31 NKJV

He has come to Aiath, He has passed Migron; At Michmash he has attended to his equipment. They have gone along the ridge, They have taken up lodging at Geba. Ramah is afraid, Gibeah of Saul has fled. Lift up your voice, O daughter of Gallim! Cause it to be heard as far as Laish— O poor Anathoth! Madmenah has fled, The inhabitants of Gebim seek refuge.

By SEEKING TO ADD TO HIS KINGDOM: Luke 19:10

Luke 19:10 NKJV

for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

How Should We Respond?

1. Be 100 % available in season and out of season - God loves faithful servants - Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah 6:8 NKJV

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

2. Act, talk and live like a Servant of God - We are Custodians of Gods resources - Luke 17:10

Luke 17:10 NKJV

So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ”

3. Be willing and obedient - not forming our own opinions or talking His word out of context Isa 1:19

Isaiah 1:19 NKJV

If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;

4. Be generous with the resources God has given to you - Proverbs 11:24, 2 Cor 8:9

Proverbs 11:24 NKJV

There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty.

2 Chronicles 8:9 NKJV

But Solomon did not make the children of Israel servants for his work. Some were men of war, captains of his officers, captains of his chariots, and his cavalry.

5. Redeem the time God has given to you - Spend most of your time on Kingdom building and Kingdom business - Ephesians 5:16-17, John 9:4

Ephesians 5:16–17 NKJV

redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

John 9:4 NKJV

I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.

6. Build up God’s people - Acts 20:32

Acts 20:32 NKJV

“So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

7. Pray and fast for Gods perfect will to be done in heaven and earth - Matt 6:10

Matthew 6:10 NKJV

Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.