MEMORY VERSE:‘’And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.”Luke 8:3.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 23:49-53
INTRODUCTION
Kingdom ‘influencers’ are believers who impact the world through their ‘ministries’ and in the ‘marketplaces’ like the media, politics, hospitality, fashion, marketing, music, education, and technology; by sharing their faith, substance, and expertise to enlarge God’s kingdom here on earth. God needs His children to be kingdom ‘influencers’ who will take over the spheres of influence here on earth for the excellent execution of His agenda. Are you willing to partner with God on this mission?
OUTLINE
1.ATTRIBUTES OF KINGDOM “INFLUENCERS”
2. BECOMING A KINGDOM “INFLUENCER”
1.ATTRIBUTES OF KINGDOM “INFLUENCERS”
Kingdom Influencers, who are believers in Christ contribute significantly to the economy and social well-being of their societies through their chosen career’s vocations and divine calling Acts 16:14-15,40. They are full of good works and positively showcase the grace of God to the people around them Acts 9:36-40; Luke 23:50-51. They are believers who have good mastery of their respective industries and thus use a combination of faith and competence to influence what happens around them Exodus 31:2-6. They are core professionals who strategically promote Jesus along with their trade. Some examples include football stars, athletes, scientists,etc who will always give the credit of their achievements to God. kingdom influencers have specialised knowledge and authority in a specific subject and as such as irresistible forces in their domain Judges 4:4-5; 2 Samuel 23:9-10. As ambassadors of Christ, they deliberately dominate and make God known anywhere they find themselves 2 Corinthians 5:20.
2. BECOMING A KINGDOM “INFLUENCER”
God has called us to influence our world positively. Therefore, it is expedient that a professing believer should be both privately and openly “Christian in all they do.’ -They must have confessed their sins to God, accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord Romans 10:9. Such believers must be ready to always share the good news about Him everywhere Romans 1:16. Being filled with the Holy Spirit – the Master Strategist-cannot be over-emphasised Ephesians 5:18. To be kingdom ‘influencers’ indeed, we have to develop ‘a large heart’, be friendly and accommodating Proverbs 18:24. We also need to get ready to work hard, work smart, work tenaciously, and aim at becoming known authorities, or experts within our fields of endeavours 1 Kings 7:13-14. As christians, we must individually and collectively establish a strong voice in our positions like the three Hebrew men Daniel 3:16-19,28-29 and Apostle Paul Galatians 2:11-14. We must always be the Game Changer in our sphere of influence 1 Samuel 17:32. Kingdom ‘influencers must be good stewards always be accountable for whatever they do. Luke 19:16-17.
CONCLUSION
Everyone has influence, God expects us to be good stewards of that influence for His Kingdom’s sake.