I'm finishing up a study of Maxwell's 21 laws with some business men and last week I saw again the importance of having the right inner circle. We all need the right people around us so that we can be all that God wants us to be.
1 Chronicles 11:10 (NKJV)
10 Now these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
10 Now these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
David had his mighty men around him. Some were being mentored to be great warriors and some were lifting him up. Like David we need other Christians around us. Some of the people around us should take us to the next level in our Christian life and some we should be mentoring for kingdom work.
Some Christians try to make it through life without mentoring anyone or having any accountability for themselves. If you're alone and not taking anyone on the trip with you, shame on you. God poured out His Holy Spirit in Acts 1:8 so that you would have power to be a witness and be the Christian that He wants you to be. Examine the way David pulled together the core people that God wanted around him.
1. He started building a strong inner circle before he needed it: David began building his team long before he was crowned king. We do not know what the future holds but you will need key people in your life that God will use to make you usable for Him.
2. He attracted people with varied gifts: David attracted men of diverse abilities. We need people that will take our family to the next level and hold us accountable. They need gifts that you do not presently have.
3. He engendered loyalty: David's followers displayed incredible loyalty to him throughout his life. Those closest to him seemed willing to put their lives on the line for him. You will need strong friends when you go through tough times or when God wants to do something great with you.
4. David recognized his mighty men's strengths and used those strengths to make him of greater use for God. How can the people around you take your family or you to a new level? Do you need new friends that will cause you to be what God wants?
4. David recognized his mighty men's strengths and used those strengths to make him of greater use for God. How can the people around you take your family or you to a new level? Do you need new friends that will cause you to be what God wants?
The people you need in your life could be sitting on the sideline and not in the game today. What will you do this week to get the right people involved in your life? You and they will grow to be used of God. Do you have a plan?
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