{"id":67,"date":"2008-10-09T23:28:28","date_gmt":"2008-10-09T23:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.42ndgenerationfoundation.com\/achieversfaithdigest\/?p=67"},"modified":"2011-04-22T23:15:44","modified_gmt":"2011-04-22T23:15:44","slug":"beginning-with-god-%e2%80%93-kingdom-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42ndgenerationfoundation.com\/achieversfaithdigest\/beginning-with-god-%e2%80%93-kingdom-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning with God \u2013 Kingdom Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Genesis 1:1 \u2013 3<\/strong> \u201c<\/em><\/span>In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light\u201d.<\/span><\/em> <\/span><\/em> <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Luke 2: 49<\/span><\/strong> \u201c<\/em><\/span>And he said unto them,<\/span><\/em> How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business<\/strong>?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Acts 6:1 \u2013 4<\/span><\/strong> \u201c<\/em><\/span>And in those days, when the number of the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business<\/strong>. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word\u201d.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The kingdom business as called by our Lord Jesus should be kingdom business – not man made business – (Matthew 6:36, Luke 2:49) –<\/strong> and should be approached with a kingdom mindset. The Bible text indicates a kingdom blueprint for success in the management of a faithful and productive life in kingdom business – whether in ministry or church Leadership – A life of dominion and triumph for leaders and members alike is the earnest reason Christ came, died and rose again.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Word of God makes a man deal wisely in the affairs of life. This is the principle that God gave Joshua – Joshua 1:8.<\/strong> If you apply the Word of God to your vision and stay focused on the Word, you will deal wisely in life and even with your teachers (mentors) or instructors \u2013 (Psalm 119: 99-100, Proverbs 22:29, Ezra 7:10, Matthew 13:52)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Principle for Kingdom Business<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A. <\/span>Make up your mind<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You need to make up your mind to begin with God as God begun. Begin anyhow but with God \u2013 Genesis 1:1, Acts 17:28. <\/strong>From Genesis 1:1 you can deduce these three points:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o If you must start well and end well in any endeavour in life, you must begin with God.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o If you are going to continue to be productive and victorious in life, you must begin with God.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

o If you are going to get results that are beyond your natural capabilities, you must begin with God.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The reason is that the kingdom business is not ours, but God\u2019s – 1 Corinthians 3:5-19<\/strong> hence, there must be a deliberate attempt to begin with God, to make him the alpha (the beginning) and omega (the end). Not hypocritically, but intentionally and sincerely.<\/span><\/p>\n

We must not only begin with God but must continue to work in partnership with Him, trusting him every step of the way. Genesis 1:31a, 1Corinthian 3:5-14 and Mark 16:15-20.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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B. Our God is Organised<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our God is very organised, and consistent \u2013 Mark 7:37a, 1 Corinthians 14:40 <\/strong>from Genesis 1:1<\/strong> you can deduce also three points:<\/span><\/p>\n