Precious Moments That Count For EternitySample

Diamonds in the Making The Word of God teaches that every person in the body of Christ is valuable and has a purpose. So, how do the people who are often undervalued by society find the hope, direction, and support they need to fulfill their God-given destinies? The answer comes from leadership. I believe we are all leaders in the making. One reason why God has put leaders in the Church is to help every person find his or her place. Sometimes, I think of it as finding and polishing hidden gems. Leaders are called to help others become the people God created them to be. They are called to discover the hidden, encourage the uncertain, develop the untrained, and empower the powerless. They are gifted to mine the gems. Never forget that Jesus looked at a reckless, uneducated fisherman named Simon and saw a diamond in the making. Jesus even called him Peter, meaning ‘rock’. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye” (Psalm 32:8). Notice the pronoun ‘I’, (referring to God), which appears twice. Guidance is God’s responsibility. The assurance of guidance is as basic in Scripture as the assurance of forgiveness. Notice, also, that God said, I will instruct. I will teach. I will guide. He will show us the way to go. So you can rely on His willingness and ability to show you what His will for you is. Like Moses, you can be certain that God has spoken. Just as Jesus sees potential in you, He wants you to find and develop that potential in others. Which people do you see as diamonds in the making? How are you helping them reach their potential? Prayer Lord Jesus, thank You for making me the man / woman You want me to be, according to Your perfect will. I believe that the work You began in me, You will bring it to completion till the day You come back. At the same time, help me to see the diamond in everyone; so that I can help them be the person You want them to be. In Jesus name. Amen.