Expedition into Your Territory, Part 3
The Father gives us authority over time, starting with small areas to oversee as He tests us in stewardship. Steward – A person who manages another’s property or financial affairs. One who administers anything as the agent of another.
We represent the Father’s character by doing the work of the Kingdom, as stewards (or servant leaders, see posts from August), NOT as king.
But what are we stewarding? What is the territory?
* Our Territory is God-given.
Remember, we do not have ownership and ownership cannot be taken. Keep an open hand. It’s HIS plan.
Earlier this year, I heard a teaching by author Frank Ball, who stated “A lot of people’s plan to success is expecting God to follow us. You don’t have to have a plan if God has one.” It would benefit us all to meditate on Jeremiah 29:11
Maybe I can rephrase this a little for those who absolutely must have a plan (such as myself). Objective #1 Hear. Objective #2 Trust. Objective #3 Obey.
Earlier this year, I heard a teaching by author Frank Ball, who stated “A lot of people’s plan to success is expecting God to follow us. You don’t have to have a plan if God has one.” It would benefit us all to meditate on Jeremiah 29:11
Maybe I can rephrase this a little for those who absolutely must have a plan (such as myself). Objective #1 Hear. Objective #2 Trust. Objective #3 Obey.
* Our Territory is Holy.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1 All its fullness includes time, relationships (strong emphasis on this one, please), finances and other resources, health and the gifts of the Spirit.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1 All its fullness includes time, relationships (strong emphasis on this one, please), finances and other resources, health and the gifts of the Spirit.
* Our Territory will require Faith and action
The Israelites didn’t just saunter into their land of promise. First they had to step into the Jordan river, while the river was flooded, stepping with faith that God would part the waters. (He did, by the way. Read Joshua 3.) Then, in Joshua 5, the Israelites circumcised all of the males, which was an even greater step of faith. The Jordan river no longer protected the people, and their men were now incapacitated. That’s risky faith.
Are you getting a clearer picture of the territory you are exploring?
