Building according to pattern

Minister: Dr I.S JAMES:

TEXT: Psalm 127,  Ref: Heb 3:4-5, Rev 22:1, Mt 16:17-18

Every building starts with a foundation.  The foundation of our Christian faith is based on the revelation of the knowledge that Jesus is the Son of God; the ONLY way,the truth and the life.Until you have this revelation as the foundation of your faith, your journey of faith has not even begun.
God builds through 3 ways:

1. Through revelation.

2. Through relationships.

3. Over generations
Psalm 92: 13 .You can never grow beyond your relationships.You shouldn’t uproot yourself from the place where God planted you; you are sabotaging the process of growth provided by Him for your life. It doesn’t mean you won’t make heaven when you move church,but it will definitely affect your progress. Exodus 3:6- God builds over generations:  He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.The proof that God called you into something is that it will exceed your life span. God cannot be involved in building something that will not outlast generations.

Heb 3: 4- 6 In choosing those to commit responsibilities to; it’s not about looks or natural abilities, but about the person’s mentality.
What motivates their actions?
Character comes first before ability. Ministry comes out of relationship; not the other way. Loyalty must not be compromised. Faithfulness and consistency of a true
servant must not be motivated or sustained by a reward system. A son builds the house… you shouldn’t jump off at every single crisis that happens within your house. A son won’t jump off but a hireling will any day.Sons build but employees serve. The employee is there for what he can get. The ownership mentality is rarely found in
any hireling. It’s only a son that sees the need to own and commit fully to the vision come rain or sunshine.
Isaiah 1:3. God never created anyone to walk alone. You must have a
source of origin.-