Finishing Well
Leaders
nowadays find it easy to start both strong and well, but not finish in the same
manner. They easily jump to conclusion saying, “Maybe this kind of ministry is
not effective at all, I’ll just start a new one.” They seem to question the
effectiveness of a ministry without trying to recognize the barriers in their leadership
that keeps them from finishing well.
Let me share
with you some things that we have discussed here at AOT that we need to finish well.
1.
Maintain
a personal vibrant relationship with God
right up to the end.
In the book Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards, he pointed out David winning his
solitary battles. It is these times that brought David to success. He spent
time singing praises to God, practicing sling shot and tending the sheep. It is
important that we cultivate out time with God. The KEY TO SUCCESS lies in our
intimate love relationship with God. As what Henry Blackaby said, “EVERYTHING
in our Christian life depends on our love relationship with God.”
2. Maintains a learning posture and learns
from various kind of resources – but especially from life. Just like JESUS did when He chose
Hid disciples, He chose F.A.T. (Faithful, Available, and Teachable) people. it
is important we are FAITHFUL. Being faithful in small things leads to be ing
faithful in big things. Being AVAILABLE is also vital. Leading is not about
ABILITY but AVAILABILITY. And last
but not the least we should have a TEACHABLE/ HUMBLE heart. Sometimes we don’t have
this. We become proud when we are being taught.
3. Gives evidence of Christ-likeness in
character through the fruit of the Spirit in his life.
we
call ourselves “CHRISTIANS” which means “little Christ”. we should give
evidence of Christ-likeness in our life. Through our lives, we can be a living
testimony and a channel to others of Christ’s life.
4. Lives out truth in life such that his
convictions and the promises of God are seen to be real.
Living
a life with integrity is vital -- Life
with no cover ups, no sham and completely genuine. “What they see in you with
people is what you are when you are alone.” We should have convictions (firm belief)
in our life. Integrity is the Heart of Character and the Foundation for
effective leadership. God is more concerned on what we need to be rather than
what we need to do for Him.
5. Leaves behind one or more ultimate
contributions – that is, a lasting legacy.
Leaving
a lasting legacy shows that God’s work is continuing and not ceasing. It shows us
that God never leaves us nor forsake us
(Hebrews 13:5) through our life. It shows the result of what God can do
through one person totally surrendered to Him.
6. Walks with a growing awareness of a
sense of destiny and sees some or all of it fulfilled.
It
is important that we have a LONG VISION in what we are doing. By believing in a
vision, we can see where God will take us. By believing in a vision, we are
putting ALL-EVERYTHING to God. God is at work, not me. (Philippians 2:13)
This is
just a tiny bit of what I have learned so far in training. This I really likes
though because it showed me what I need to be able to finish well.
God spoke to me many times here. Every day he gives
me new insights and learning. God’s power is indescribable and immeasurable. I’m
learning so much from God that I can’t write them all! J
God wants
me to adjust my life to His will and cultivate my time and effort in my love
relationship with Him. He wants me to become broken and empty before Him so that
He can fill me with His Spirit into overflowing. I pray that God will continue
to mold me and build me a character to match the assignment He will give me. That
my life will only be for His purpose. Not “I” but Christ. (Galatians 2:20)
THANKS!
First of
all I thank God for his sustaining grace in my life. I also thank the people
who continue to pray for me. I thank the people who supported me to this
training. I thank my Church – Mangagoy Baptist church for their support. I thank
God for speaking and showing me new learnings every day.
HELP ME
PRAY:
-For my family (all will be
settled)
-For Nehemiah Teams this summer
-For my life to be used more for
God’s honor and glory
-Provision for my schooling and
for joining Nehemiah Teams
-More courage, spiritual
strength and growth
-To obey and experience God
more.
- --- Vijoren, 16
(Mangagoy, Surigao)
