One of the most powerful functions of the Kingdom Net (what I call the
global network of people who submit to Christ's Kingly Rule) involves our ability to call each other to prayer.
As Kingdom networkers, would you join me in repentance, sorrow, and earnest
prayer for the awakening of our nation?
Kingdom networkers also strive to create a powerful, life-changing
experience through the services they offer to people, ultimately bringing them
into a saving relationship with God. At
times, we may get the privilege of leading someone directly to Jesus, in whom
they will find an Eternal Life that starts now.
No one will ever forget the moment Jesus saved them and they were born
again. But often, leading people to
Jesus involves a lot of experiences on the way to an eventual decision to
follow Christ (or even a realization that such a decision has gradually
occurred.)
“Get Saved Quick Schemes” that expect people to listen to a rational
message and make an immediate decision to follow Christ represents the old,
pre-Future Shock, modernistic economy of rational choice about scarce goods and
services. That approach may or may not
have worked in the past. (It is commonly said that only 1 in 10 people who make
such decisions to follow Christ actually become disciples). But in today’s experience-oriented world, it
often takes a rich, sustained experience of friendship or community and a
series of exposures to the presence of God to bring people to a truly
transforming encounter with Christ.
Full-Fledged Relationship
Some people assume that we can live compartmentalized lives where we leave
Jesus at home or at church. Many Christians do not welcome Jesus into their
workplace. As a result, we share Jesus with our friends who already believe in
Him, and we do not share Jesus with those who do not believe in Him. But
Kingdom networking will not flow on that short circuit.
Developing full-fledged
friendships, complete with shared activities outside of religious activities,
almost always bears the ripest fruit. Such activities might include helping
people move into their houses, playing golf, attending sporting events, making
quilts, playing in the local civic symphony, or getting active in a civic
organization such as Rotary International. The options are as diverse as human
interests.
As real relationships develop, the reality of Christ in our lives begins to
emerge. Sometimes, deeper relationships allow us to share our Kingdom networks
with people in ways that benefit them professionally or personally in
completely nonspiritual aspects. As we support them with our prayers and engage
them with the Kingdom net, we will eventually touch them spiritually as well.
No matter what else we do to bring our coworkers to Christ, we should be
faithful to pray for them.
The Kingdom Networker's Mission
The Great Commission
Jesus said, ”All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very
end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19)
Our Original Calling was to Dominate and Rule.
When God first created us (back in Genesis) our calling was not to preach
the gospel and
get people saved. However, because we (mankind) messed that up,we have to preace the
gospel and get people saved, so God can put us back in our rightful calling.
So when you preach the gospel and get someone saved you are restoring them
back to their kingship. Therefore, you are a restorer of Kings. Let's restore some kings this coming
New
Year 2015 and beyond.
Biblical Principles in Network Marketing
As a Pastor, Bill Nissen was against Network Marketing for years. In 2003, a friend helped
him see a new perspective. He still dislikes the ethics of many who do it, but he sees a
biblical perspective that allows him to not only support network marketing, but embrace it as
a way to serve people. Watch This Video. It is longer than most (20 minutes) but carries essential information.
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