When we operate outside of what God has called us to do, we will be frustrated, depressed and even destructive. Worse yet, if we compare ourselves to others and we attempt to be like someone else, stepping into THEIR metron and outside of OUR metron, listen to this, we could end up sinfully competitive, very disoriented and even open doors for all manner of attack on our life, our business and our success.
Authority
Paul Martini
Whenever a real tangible storm challenges the destiny over your life you have every right to stand up to it and allow His peace to overcome it.
Anne Graham Lotz
One of the most effective ways to pray is to ask God to give you a promise from his Word concerning whatever it is you’re praying for. Then hold him to his Word as you pray it back to him. It’s what has been called “reversed thunder.” God keeps his Word, and basing our prayer on his Word gives our prayers strength and confidence because we know we’re asking for something God wants to give us.
Bill Johnson
Mankind’s authority to rule was forfeited when Adam ate the forbidden fruit. Paul said, “You are that one’s slaves whom you obey” (Rom. 6:16). In that one act mankind became the slave and possession of the evil one. All that Adam owned, including the title deed to the planet with its corresponding position of rule, became part of the devil’s spoil. God’s predetermined plan of redemption immediately kicked into play, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel” (Gen. 3:15). Jesus would come to reclaim all that was lost.
Floyd McClung
David knew that God had called him to be king, but he did not seek kingship. Instead, he trusted God to bring it about. On several occasions, David had an opportunity to kill Saul and claim the position God promised him, but he did not. He wanted it in God’s way and time, and eventually his patience and faithfulness were rewarded.
John R. W. Stott
The authority by which the Christian leader leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve.
Matthew Henry
Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable.
Teresa of Avila
Never when in authority rebuke any one in anger, but only when anger has passed away; and so shall the rebuke bring forth good fruit.