Title : Potential Definition of the term Potential Potential is power or ability in us. Ephesian 3:20- Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. God is able to do great things in us according to the power that worketh in us Let us fan the gift that is within us for it will help us and the generations to come
2 timothy 1:5-6 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. .We are called to take dominion, multiply, increase ,fill the earth and subdue it.
Genesis 2:15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. We are created to tend the field, cultivate and prune the land . Exodus 3:10-11 CALL OF MOSES 10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.
Exodus 3:11 11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? God called mosses and sent him into an assignment to tell pharaoh to let go the children of Israelites and worship Him in the wilderness. God will use you the way you are. Moses gave excuses, he stammers.
God will use me and you to fight for our battles God will use me and you to fight for our battles. The mighty man of valor Gideon was asked to go with strength he had and salvage the Israelites. Judges 6:14 And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?
Judges 6:15 And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house. Gideon when called for the assignment he began to give excuses that my family is poor ,weakest in Manasseh and am the least in my father's house. Do not accept to settle where you are according to the power that works within you.
Judges 6:16 16 And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. God encouraged Gideon and used him even in his weakness and excuses. Paul said the power of God is manifested through our weakness. Through our weakness May God be glorified.
Dr. Myles Monroe He said “when look at tombs a lot of wealth and treasures lay at ground. Songs to be composed, preaching's ought to have preached and un written books ought to be written lay in grave. ” Rise up and do all that you are mandate and called to according to the power and ability that works within us. Rise up and stir your talents in us.
Words are like magnets , speak positive words they attracts in lives of business, job, family, education, ministry but if you speak negatively, the effects shall be seen. Work out your salvation or your potential without fail. Do not procrastinate. Do whatever God tells you to do.
Great men who worked what was in them Bill Gates :- a software developer Charles Babbage-The father of modern computers Martin cupper-invented cell phones Eddy invented light bulbs
Nike Fuji fique Nike Fuji fique born without legs, limbs and without hands. He go all over the world touching and imparting lives. He is a great man. At the age of 8 he wanted to commit suicide but later realized himself. He holds Bachelor of Art in Commerce and Computers from griffins university. He is married and has 2boys and a wife. In him carries a great destiny.
1st john 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. He who works in me is greater than who is in the world. Work out that which is in you .
Chinese bamboo tree A tree likened to a master seed, small in its early years but has a seed of greatness. In 1-4 years it not manifesting, still small and fertilized but in 5th year it manifest and grow very fast and ready to be used. Do not give up, for in due time you will reach your destiny. Fear ye not, You carries greatness as your portion in Jesus Mighty Name.
Conclusion Church is called to fan and stir our gifts, talents, skills and abilities. Do the work of the ministry according to the Mighty power that work in us.