Who’s it Really About?

I’ve heard very clearly the Lord’s cry for this year upon my life: “Pulse on People.”

At VIP we very much believe in Core Principle #7, “We serve God not people.” After all, it’s a core principle. But it must be clarified the role of people in that phrase.

People shouldn’t dictate or dominate our decision-making or discipleship. People shouldn’t hold the key to our self-esteem, time management or spirituality. But for everyone leaders especially everything should be done with people in mind.

The moment we get our heads in the sand, lost in our programming our personal discipleship plan, our own agenda and we lose sight of people— Jesus’ most precious possession, we’ve lost a major battle of our faith.

I believe this is why Satan attempts so hard to bring discord and division. He’s an easy way to get our eyes off of Christ’s body and onto our own.

For me, this is a regular struggle. It takes real effort for me to lift up my eyes and see that the harvest is ripe (John 4:35).

I can get lost in my work. It’s my passion and I truly enjoy it. The planning, and the strategizing, excites me.

But what’s it really about?

Who’s it really about?

Most faithful minister, most sincere leader, I challenge you to ask yourself a question: Who is fueling you?

Personal satisfaction or people’s revelation of Christ?

2 Peter 3:9

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance

John 4:35

35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!

Philippians 2:3-5

3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.