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Some of the strongest people I know are leading in humility. Today, humility is seen as a weakness and not a variable for leadership. Yet, God's directives towards His men and woman, of whom He has called; leads us to aspire for this specific character trait.  

Today’s podcast is about helping the whole church obey the Seven Basic Commands of Jesus. When I travel, I always observe the crops of the farms I pass by. I am always happy when I see green growing fields. In the same way, when all of the members of a church are growing in their knowledge of Jesus, in their trust in Christ and in their obedience to the Lord, it’s a good thing.

Claude considers everybody’s point of view. 

Claude is ready to help.  This value is demonstrated in various ways.  It may be providing training or counsel or help with a task. 

Claude is adaptable with his behaviors. When it’s time to be serious and work, Claude describes himself as the first one there.  When it’s time to relax and have fun, he is free to enjoy the time with everybody.

Finally, Claude wants to transfer what he knows to others.  This may be by teaching, mentoring or in simple conversation.  He collaborates with others to raise their leadership effectiveness to new levels.

Growth is a good thing. We love to see plants grow and animals grow and people grow.  When babies grow, they get bigger and stronger and more intelligent. In the same way, followers of Jesus must grow. The job of a village church planter is to help church members grow in knowledge and in faith and in obedience.

The prophet Elijah was in need for the brook had dried up and he had been there for so long . How many times does God stir us and say you have been at this place spiritually long enough get up and move forward. God was instructing him to go to a desolate place and there he would find provision. . This is where God says go to those that are hopelessly grasping for anything that may help. You and I we have the answer we have something to offer each heart. 

Today’s podcast is about loving Jesus by keeping his commanments. Many people obey those in authoirty because they are afraid.  Fear is the motivation for their obedience.  We are followers of Jesus.  Jesus is not just our savior, He is our Lord.  As followers of Jesus, why do we obey him?  Are we motivated by fear? What motivates us to obey Jesus? 

Chapter 7 contains a long list of names and numbers … inventories of people, animals, and valuable items.  Nehemiah was attentive to details.  As leaders, we, too, must be aware of the details.  My experience is that the difficult part is to know which details matter most. We can’t know everything about everything; we need wisdom to discern the most important things … that which matters most. 

Jesus says, “Make disciples of all nations.”  Remember that command. And take action. Who are the people in your village who are different?  Maybe they are members of a different tribe or maybe they speak a different language or come from a different part of the country.  Pray for them. Ask God to save them.  Ask him to show you how to find persons of peace among those people who are different.

Remember, God wants to use you to make disciples of all nations.

The important lesson that we realized was that when our thoughts are cluttered with busyness, it floods our minds (meaning our thought life) what is called having a NOISY BRAIN! It feels like situations, ideas, and needs are all yelling at us inside. This can bring us all much stress, but sadly squeeze out the thoughts of God Himself.

In Isaiah 55:8 God says: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.”   

They key to making disciples is making disciple makers!

Remember, you are not the only disciple maker in your new, little church. There are church members who will touch lives that you could never reach.  God wants your church to be full of disciple makers. Don’t be afraid.  Don’t worry.  Just pray.  Tell the Lord that you will obey his command.  Tell him that you will teach others to make disciples. Then watch as He opens doors for you to do just that! Trust Him to fill your church with disciple makers.