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"Why do we put such a premium on the platform gifts?"

A thought by John Bevere, from his book,  Your God-Given Potential  (p. 40). Messenger International, Kindle Edition.  (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) That is a good question. What's the answer? John says, " They are the 'seen' parts and necessary, but according to the Word of God, they are not the most important." He goes on, "My friend Stan. . . has a gift of reaching people in the business world, as well as making and giving finances. His gift seems less valuable than a platform gift, and with our established church culture, it’s nonverbally communicated this way. What’s been the typical underlying message in the church? 'Those on the platform are the chosen ones who really have a calling on their life.' "Think about it. If someone says, 'He or she has a calling on his or her life,' everyone immediately assumes it is the call of a pastor, worship leader, youth leader, Christian author, missionary, and so fort

"How effective you are is not up to God but up to you."

A thought by John Bevere, from his book,  Your God-Given Potential  (p. 19). Messenger International, Kindle Edition.  (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) Okay, what do you mean? John says, " That may sound irreverent if you have put all your life achievements in the basket of 'God’s sovereignty.' I assure you, however, it is not irreverent nor does this statement take anything away from the sovereignty of God. It is a testimony of His trust in us, and His desire for His sons and daughters to exercise the free will He’s given us." He then gives this scripture, "Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit." (Proverbs 9:11–12) "He goes on, "This truth is so encouraging and powerful! What does it mean to multiply your days ? It can’t mean to lengthen your life; this is already covered by the statement, '. . . and add years to your life.' It can’t mean any

"We can never overemphasize one truth to the neglect of another truth."

A thought by John Bevere, from his book, Your God-Given Potential  (p. 14). Messenger International, Kindle Edition.  (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) This so true. A doer! John says, " But let me emphasize up front that who we are in Christ Jesus is paramount to what we do, for anything we do should be an outflow of who we are." He goes on, "It is easy to shy away from the 'to-do something' aspect, as it relieves us from any pressure of laboring to build the kingdom. The sad reality is, though, that it’s our labor that energizes us. Jesus says, 'My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work' (John 4:34 NKJV). He also says, 'As the Father has sent Me, I also send you' (John 20:21 NKJV). Putting His two statements together, we clearly see that our food is to do and finish the will of Jesus who sends us. Food is what strengthens us. If we don’t eat, we become weak and are good for very little. "L

“If we’re honest, deep inside we all know that there is more.”

A thought by John Bevere from his book, Killing Kryptonite: Destroy What Steals Your Strength (p. 8). Messenger International. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) We opened our presents this year on Christmas Eve and we had so much fun.   Especially watching our five-year-old granddaughter open hers.   She would open one and be so thankful and excited and then it was on to the next one.   Of course, we adults were more mature but it was also true of us.   We all believe that the next gift is the one but we find that it isn’t. John says, “If we’re honest, deep inside we all know that there is more. The true satisfaction every man and woman longs for, whether they realize it or not, can only be found in an intimate relationship with our Creator. No matter what you think about God, He is your deepest yearning. The contentment and fulfillment all human beings seek can only be found in reuniting with our Creator.” Oh, we try to make