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What would your personal mission statement be? What is your strategy to be light wherever you go?
by Mary Benton on Monday, Mar 16th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

For us to become all that God intended, we must remember that Jesus’ life was a model of what mankind could become if we were in right relationship with the Father. Through the shedding of His blood, it would be possible for everyone who believed on His name to do as He did and become as He was. This meant then that every true believer would have access to the realm of life that Jesus lived in.

Jesus came as the light of the world. He then passed the baton to us announcing that we are the light of the world. Jesus came as the miracle worker. He said that we would do “greater works” than He did (Jn. 14:12). He then pulled the greatest surprise of all, saying, “right now the Holy Spirit is with you, but he is going to be in you”(see Jn.14:17). Jesus, who illustrates to us what is possible for those who are right with God, now says that His people are to be the tabernacle of God on planet earth. Paul affirms this revelation with statements such as, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God? (1Cor.3:16” …and you are a dwelling place of God” (Eph.2:22)

(Quote From When Heaven Invades Earth, Page 138)

1.       Pastor Larry has been teaching that as children of God we all have the ability to hear His voice and he has been teaching us how to listen. As you look at the life of Jesus, what are the striking aspects of His relationship  with His Father that inspire you? List the results of the relationship between Jesus and His Father that speak most to you. Based on your answers, what would be the next steps toward a more intimate relationship with the Father? 

2.       Jesus is our model for Kingdom expansion. How does belief in His name bear weight on how much we become like Him? Describe the realm of life that is then open to us as believers.

3.       Just as Jesus was the light of the world, what would be your mission statement? What is your strategy to be the light wherever you go?

4.       Just as Jesus was a miracle worker, we are to do greater miracles than He did. How is this possible?

5.       After Jesus ascended, the Holy Spirit changed positions. Instead of being “with” us, He is now “in” us. Explain the difference between “with” and “in” in terms of the process, the results, and the relationship.

 (Questions from A 40 Day Personal Journey Daily Devotional & Journal from When Heaven Invades the Earth)

Let’s pray in the spirit as our hearts unite with His heart asking the Holy Spirit to help us be bold and courageous to step out in faith.

My Brothers and Sisters,
 
This weeks small group guide has personally impacted me. When I was working on my bachelors degree in Business Administration, one of my classes (my favorite) was on organizational structure. One of the principles taught  was the importance of a mission statement for the business and succinct strategy (about 5 ) for working the mission statement out. It is like a rudder on a ship. It determines the course. Decisions are made by determining if that decision will help the mission as stated.  Living from heaven to earth, from God's favor, is so foreign to me, I am finding I need constant vigilance to walk in my renewed thinking. I also know I need help to fully immerse myself in the culture of the His kingdom and to live as a citizen from there. It is always best if you are running with others who are also focusing on the same goals. So, I would  you run with me in this. Just as Jesus was the light of the world, would you all consider coming up with your personal mission statement and strategy to be light wherever you go? Would you be willing to share it with me and others?
 
Using Act 10:38  I have come up with a personal mission statement I hope will help me stay on course. Feel free to adopt it as yours.
 
Acts 10:38
You know of Jesus of Nazareth,how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
 
My personal mission statement for His Kingdom advancement;
 
As a Christian walking in purity and devotion to Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit and with power, I am to go around doing good, sharing the good news, healing all who are being beat down by the devil, for God is with me.
 
My strategy;
* I am to love God with all my heart, my soul, and body. I am to love myself and others.
* I am to cherish His presence with me. I am to be careful not to grieve or quench Him.
* I am to be joyful, peaceful, and walking in righteousness, for His Kingdom (the Holy Spirit) is within me. 
* When I am around my family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, enemies, and strangers, I am to let my peace (His presence in me) come on them. I am to be bold and courageous giving place (having faith) to what the Lord might want me to say to them and what healing He might want to bring.

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