Teaching Excerpts
Grow in Grace
This text explores the concept that while God gives a foundational gift of grace to all humanity, every individual receives a unique, personal measure that dictates how God uniquely deals with their sins.
Grounded in the biblical call to "Grow in Grace" (2 Peter 3), it contrasts Samson, who never outgrew his innate grace, with Jacob, who actively expanded his. Ultimately, the passage leaves readers with a compelling question: what truly causes this personal measure of grace to grow and expand, and can it be achieved through prayer?
Grounded in the biblical call to "Grow in Grace" (2 Peter 3), it contrasts Samson, who never outgrew his innate grace, with Jacob, who actively expanded his. Ultimately, the passage leaves readers with a compelling question: what truly causes this personal measure of grace to grow and expand, and can it be achieved through prayer?
GIFTS, TALENTS & CALLINGS
*SUMMARY: GIFTS, TALENTS & CALLINGS*
The notes outline a clear spiritual difference between what we are physically born with, what we are spiritually given, and where we are meant to use those abilities.
*1. THE CORE CONCEPTS*
• *Talent:* Your physical and genetic ability. It is useful, but it is _not_ the ultimate key to your success.
• *Gift:* A God-bestowed "it" factor given to you before you entered the earth. It is what sets you apart from those who are only talented.
• *Calling:* An "Invitation." It is your specific location and assignment where your gift is meant to work.
*2. KEY TAKEAWAYS*
• *The Assignment is Everything:* Your gift cannot function properly if you are operating outside your designated assignment. Just because a job pays the rent doesn't mean that is where you are supposed to be. A light seed in the wrong fertile ground is still wrong.
• *Calling vs. Sending:* A calling is an invitation. You must accept and understand your specific invitation to truly expand.
• *The Strategy of the Enemy:* The Devil does not fight you, nor can he steal your gift. Instead, he fights _what God bestowed upon you_ by using distractions (bills, people's words, frustration) to *steal your time*.
• *No Expiration Date:* Just like Abraham and Sarah, as long as you have breath in your lungs, your calling remains active. God will have the last laugh prophetically.
*_The Bottom Line:_* Don't chase temporary trends or stay comfortable just because it pays the bills. Focus on your unique, God-given Gift, step into your specific Assignment, and refuse to let daily distractions steal your time.
Just keep coming to the meetings.
The notes outline a clear spiritual difference between what we are physically born with, what we are spiritually given, and where we are meant to use those abilities.
*1. THE CORE CONCEPTS*
• *Talent:* Your physical and genetic ability. It is useful, but it is _not_ the ultimate key to your success.
• *Gift:* A God-bestowed "it" factor given to you before you entered the earth. It is what sets you apart from those who are only talented.
• *Calling:* An "Invitation." It is your specific location and assignment where your gift is meant to work.
*2. KEY TAKEAWAYS*
• *The Assignment is Everything:* Your gift cannot function properly if you are operating outside your designated assignment. Just because a job pays the rent doesn't mean that is where you are supposed to be. A light seed in the wrong fertile ground is still wrong.
• *Calling vs. Sending:* A calling is an invitation. You must accept and understand your specific invitation to truly expand.
• *The Strategy of the Enemy:* The Devil does not fight you, nor can he steal your gift. Instead, he fights _what God bestowed upon you_ by using distractions (bills, people's words, frustration) to *steal your time*.
• *No Expiration Date:* Just like Abraham and Sarah, as long as you have breath in your lungs, your calling remains active. God will have the last laugh prophetically.
*_The Bottom Line:_* Don't chase temporary trends or stay comfortable just because it pays the bills. Focus on your unique, God-given Gift, step into your specific Assignment, and refuse to let daily distractions steal your time.
Just keep coming to the meetings.