Lessons of Building

(excerpt from the chapter, The Master Architect, in Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit)

True visionaries are those who clairvoyantly see the end at the beginning, without support from any tangible assistance. Trying to communicate that vision to others can be extremely taxing at times. You will run into resistance when others are unable to see or comprehend what you see. Their criticism and skepticism become a momentary distraction, trying to divert your attention from executing your vision. The vision that God gives a visionary will come to fruition, even if God removes the skeptics or uses them to bless you. God gives a vision, with provision. His designs and blueprints will be made clear enough so that those who have been assigned to make it happen, will indeed make it happen by His grace. This foundation is “Rock” solid!

To build is to start from the bottom and work upward, not from the top and work downward. Working from the bottom up is construction (to develop and erect). Working from the top downward is de-struction (to destroy and demolish). As Kingdom Builders, we are starting from the bottom and working our way up. We are to follow Christ’s lead and feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned. You can’t build a house without the proper tools, building supplies and a solid, level foundation. The Kingdom can’t be built using weak spiritual tools and building supplies of shoddy spirits and underdeveloped gifts. Not everyone will have the innate ability to be a carpenter, plumber, roofer, electrician, mason or even the architect themselves. Once we learn what our purpose is, the vision will be erected according to His plan and resources. We are a small piece of the puzzle to this Master Blueprint, but nevertheless, a very important and significant component.

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For the Rest of 2010

As of today, August 1, 2010, we can officially say that we have 5 months remaining in this year. Just like everyone else, I continue to have my share of challenges in one area or another and sometimes the agony from the pressure seems unbearable. On the other hand, I am reminded to celebrate my life’s purpose and achievements. When I think about my short-term and long-term strategy for emerging from the ashes of discouragement, adversity and alleged defeat, I reflect on this scripture that has become my daily mantra: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3: 5-6)

I welcome and grip a sense of peace that tells me to focus on God instead of my circumstances. I pray that I can truly be a catalyst of encouragement to others that energizes their spirit to strive towards upward mobility, instead of downward stagnation. Sometimes life deals us an unexpected deck of cards where the odds seem to be stacked against us. Yet, we take the hand we are dealt, and ask God to show us His divine plan, through possibilities that seem humanly impossible.

May we continue to embrace the fruits of the spirit that will lead us to our divine calling and the impact we make on others: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness and Temperance. Let us reenergize our minds, body and spirit. However, if we are caught up in the midst of a ball of confusion, that often hits us like a run-a-way freight train, we must remember to step out of that circle of chaos into the arms of quiet serenity extended from God. Continue to be encouraged by embracing the peace within. Do not allow the current challenges of life to dictate the rest of the chapter you are writing for the balance of this year.

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