Showing posts with label Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kingdom. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Morris Ruddick - Leadership Through the Jewish Model

Morris Ruddick - May 2014 

Having read all of Morris Ruddick six books, beginning with The Joseph-Daniel Calling (Jul 8, 2003), followed closely by God's Economy, Israel and the Nations  (Oct 28, 2004), I have found a tremendous respect for his life, his message and his leadership. 

After meeting him personally at a KEYS conference in Charlotte in 2011, and spending time recently at his home in Denver, CO, I know the Lord has chosen him for this hour - to train up and release men and women of faith into their business and spiritual callings.

I encourage you to get Morris' books, read them, and allow the Lord to inspire and encourage you in your pursuit of His anointing and purpose in your own life.

Thank you Morris!

Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People

Morris Ruddick in the Marine Corps - Vietnam War Years

Morris & Carol - May, 2014 in the Rocky Mountains

Display of his books and a few memorabilia pieces

Xulon Press - Published April, 2014 

The world's system is being shaken. Tenets of leadership considered benchmarks are undergoing reevaluation. One of the biggest challenges for Christian leaders, especially within the marketplace, is the balance between functioning in their own ability and yielding to God's headship as leaders. 

For many, the acceptable inclination is blending their "natural abilities" and what has been gleaned from the world's system, with an icing of polite ethics and a "praise the Lord." Yet, the heroes of faith reversed the equation. Having heard from God, they harnessed their natural abilities to conform to and support an ongoing flow of direction and wisdom from the Lord. Everything else sprang from that. It is a higher standard. During turbulent times, it is back to basics. What endures is drawn from God's truth. 

Leadership by Anointing uncovers the principles, pathways and models of biblical leadership in practice with God's covenant people over the centuries. The author's calling has been one of leadership for change. He was recently described by a long-time associate with these words: "Morris Ruddick heads several organizations and corporate entities, including Global Initiatives Foundation, The Ruddick Int'l Group, and a global intercession network. He has led development of entrepreneurial activities in critical needy areas and brought together business and ministry in several nations, including the Messianic Jewish community in Israel, as well as in Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia and other areas of need." 

Mr. Ruddick's Kingdom agendas reflect a unique merging of the secular and the spiritual. He sums it up as "an interlinking of secular business enterprises with overriding Kingdom objectives." Since 1995, Mr. Ruddick has been a voice encouraging and mobilizing Kingdom leaders and entrepreneurs. The world is searching for the leadership "pizzazz" that fosters an edge. Deuteronomy 29 notes the secret things belong to the Lord. 

These secret things are captured in the stories of the heroes of faith and Jesus' Kingdom message. They are the distinguishing mark of leadership by anointing.



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Leadership By Anointing - The Jewish Strategy and Biblical Model for Leadership

Xulon Press - 2012



Paperback: $13.49  Kindle: $7.49

Employing righteous power is a leadership calling. It builds and wields influence. It is God's strategy for change that requires a mix of biblical community, Kingdom entrepreneurship and heeding the voice of the Lord, as a people. With extraordinary examples drawn from an extensive track record in lands of persecution, its practical, grass-roots application exceeds expectations. 

This book outlines the steps being successfully applied in a diversity of extremely adverse spiritual climates. Righteous power doesn't operate like worldly power. It goes against the grain. It's the way of the Kingdom. Jesus described its employment as being a narrow, difficult path. Yet, against the odds, it is a catalyst for opportunity that brings blessing. It is the explosive power that demonstrates God's reality to those in darkness and releases societal change. 

The author's calling has been one of leadership for change. He was recently described by a long-time associate with these words: "Morris Ruddick heads several organizations and corporate entities, including Global Initiatives Foundation, The Ruddick Int'l Group, and a global intercession network. He has led development of entrepreneurial activities in critical needy areas and brought together business and ministry in several nations, including the Messianic Jewish community in Israel, as well as in Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia and other areas of need." 

Mr. Ruddick's Kingdom agendas reflect a unique merging of the secular and the spiritual. He sums it up as "an interlinking of secular business enterprises with overriding Kingdom objectives." Since 1995, Mr. Ruddick has been a voice encouraging and mobilizing Kingdom leaders and entrepreneurs.



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The Joseph-Daniel Calling by Morris E. Ruddick (Jul 8, 2003)


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Righteous Power in a Corrupt World 

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Derek Prince - Inspiring Quotes to Live By

Following are quotes of Derek Prince, a Bible teacher with whose office staff I had the blessing to serve with, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (1987-1990) and Charlotte, NC (2001-2005). 

I consider Derek to have been one of the best Bible teachers I have ever known.

Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People












Thursday, January 23, 2014

Bill Yount - "How To Become A Water Walker"

Bill Yount
Posted: 22 Jan 2014 


The enemy is always competing for our attention. In the Spirit I heard him accuse us to the Father. “I bet when the storm gets overwhelming, they will stop worshiping you.” 


The Father answered, “No way! I know them. They will worship Me anyhow. If their ship goes under, they will walk on water. 

They are water walkers! They are storm chasers! They chase storms! 

The raging sea becomes their sidewalk to get to where I am. They are full-time worshipers, part time anything else! Their worship brings Me to them.”

WALK ON STORMY SEAS

What if the storm that threatens your life today has come to promote you? Have you considered walking on water? Jesus used a storm at sea to illustrate to His disciples a life lesson: ‘How to walk on stormy seas’. 

Only one out of twelve was listening. “The first thing that must take place is a strong enough storm that relentlessly batters your ship. The second event: ‘How to get your feet wet.’ And the grand finale: ‘Just do it!’ I will take over from there.” ( My paraphrase ) Matthew 22-33.

BE A STORM CHASER

Once your toes touch the water, whatever was over your head is now under your feet. The storm has weakened. You have worn it out. You have outlasted it and are now up for promotion. 

The storm that came to destroy you had a spiritual upgrade attached. You now have a testimony with authority to storm the gates of hell. You have become the perfect storm in Satan’s kingdom. And there’s no water in hell for him to walk on!

ENJOY THE RAPIDS

A tourist guide accompanied tourists down a river in a canoe. They were enjoying the peaceful river when suddenly they hit a section of rapids that rocked the canoe severely. Panic struck the tourists. But one person sitting in the back stayed calm in spite of the fear. A frantic tourist asked the person. “Why aren’t you afraid of these rough rapids? 

He responded. “I know the tourist guide. He has been down this river many times before. Enjoy the rapids!”


Blessings,

Bill Yount

www.billyount.com

          

Saturday, January 4, 2014

"Weary But Not Quitting" - Ahava Love Letter (Steve Martin)

                    

                                      “Weary But Not Quitting”


“So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” (Gal. 6:9-10, THE MESSAGE)


Dear family of friends,

Doing good is often going to be going against the grain. Living in a culture of complainers, selfishness abounding and people pursuing their own entertainment will drain the heart and soul of those who still seek His purposes. Watching as many head one way, while you are trying to press on in the other direction, certainly takes energy and perseverance. It is not easy. It will take its toll on our soul if we do not continually get replenished.

Whether living and working in an environment that consistently pushes the ungodly attitude of the current tide, or standing as a lone sheep in the midst of surrounding wolves, the pressure and constant onslaught against the Lord’s truth will wear us out. How do we keep on keeping on, as the river current tries to sweep us along?

Paul writes about not getting fatigued doing good. Or as it says in the New American Standard version, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” (Gal. 6:9-10) When we see our position not being the popular one, or in many cases being the lone one in our increasingly ungodly society, our stance in upholding the truth will tempt us to give up and keep quiet. But that is not what we have been called to do.


Spending daily time with the Lord will encourage our souls. Continuing to give Him the opportunity to embed His perseverance in us, during those quiet moments at the start and throughout the day that we set apart for Him and with Him, will strengthen our inner man. These times will help to keep our head up and press on for the goal we know will ultimately be fulfilled. Looking into His face, rather than those that oppose the eternal truth, will stoke the hope burning in our hearts to stand strong.

Praying daily in our spiritual prayer language does strengthen us. As it is written in His Word, “I'm grateful to God for the gift of praying in tongues that He gives us for praising Him, which leads to wonderful intimacies we enjoy with Him.” (1 Cor. 14:18, THE MESSAGE). Strengthening our inner man will give us the fortitude to stand strong. It will replenish the drain on our spiritual man, which occurs daily as we walk through the grind.

Entering into worship with believers on a regular basis will also strengthen the resolve needed to press on. Hearing the Word shared in our weekly gatherings will continue to grow the faith that our foundation is built on. We must be an active part of His Body growing together.

I encourage you not to give up doing good. Being a living member in the building of His Kingdom, and seeing His purposes fulfilled, isn’t for the weak and faint hearted. We need daily input through His Holy Spirit, and our fellow soldiers, to stay strong in the fight, to hold the line, and press forward as He leads us on together.

The eternal reward is great, and we will see Him glorious and victorious. As we join with Him, getting daily strength through Him, the journey forward as one will prove His faithfulness to keep us doing good.

Ahava to my family of friends,

Steve Martin
Founder, Love For His People


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Ahava Love Letter #97   “Weary But Not Quitting”   Steve Martin 
Date: In the year of our Lord 2014 (01.04.14) Saturday at 8:30 am in Charlotte, NC).


All previous editions of Ahava Love Letter can be found on this Blog, and our other website: Ahava Love Letters