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Diamonds in the Rough By unknown
Diamonds in the Rough Scripture says that every person in the body of Christ has both value and a purpose. So how do the people who are often undervalued by society find the hope, direction and encouragement they need to fulfill their God-given destinies? The answer often comes from leadership. One of the reasons God has put leaders in the Church is to help every person find his or her place. I sometimes think of it as finding and polishing hidden gems. Leaders are meant to help others become the people God created them to be. They are called to discover the hidden, encourage the uncertain, develop the untrained, and empower the powerless. They are gifted to mine the gems. Never forget that Jesus looked at an impulsive, uneducated fisherman named Simon and saw a diamond in the rough. Jesus even called him Peter the rock. Just as Jesus sees potential in you, if you are a leader, He wants you to find and develop that potential in others. Related Articles · More Articles Do you know that God has destined you for greatness? God has equipped you with power and authority on the earth, but your power can be short-circuited by sin. Every child surely wants to make their parents proud of them, to bring some type of honor and
happiness their way. As a child I always wanted my folks to never be ashamed or embarrassed
by my antics, although too many times it was another story for sure. My folks tried to instill in
my brain certain worthwhile principles, although at the time I didn't think they were so precious
or even worth my time. "Daniel distinguished himself...because an excellent spirit was in him." Da 6:3 NKJV
Daniel is remembered for three things: (1) Standing by divine principles even when it lands you in the lions' den. (2) Hearing God's Word and recording it. (3) Having an attitude that strives for excellence in all things. |