“What are you trying to
do?” is one of the easiest to ask and most difficult to answer of questions. A
mark of leaders, an attribute that puts them in a position to show the way for
others, is that they are better than most at pointing the direction. As long as
one is leading, one always has a goal. It may be a goal arrived at by group
consensus, or the leader, acting on inspiration, may simply have said, “Let’s
go this way.” But the leader always knows what it is and can articulate it for
any who are unsure. By clearly stating and restating the goal the leader gives
certainty and purpose to others who may have difficulty in achieving it for
themselves. The word goal is used here in the special sense of the
overarching purpose, the big dream, the visionary concept, the ultimate consummation
which one approaches but never really achieves. It is something presently out
of reach; it is something to strive for, to move toward, or become. It is so
stated that it excites the imagination and challenges people to work for something
they do not yet know how to do, something they can be proud of as they move
toward it. Every achievement starts with a goal but not just any goal and not
just anybody stating it. The one who states the goal must elicit trust,
especially if it is a high risk or visionary goal, because those who follow are
asked to accept the risk along with the leader. Leaders do not elicit trust
unless one has confidence in their values and competence (including judgment)
and unless they have a sustaining spirit (entheos) that will support the
tenacious pursuit of a goal. Not much happens without a dream. And for
something great to happen, there must be a great dream. Behind every great
achievement is a dreamer of great dreams. Much more than a dreamer is required
to bring it to reality; but the dream must be there first.
Function of the Holy Spirit. This list of the 70 Functions of the Holy Spirit come from her research. He leads and directs. (Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:12; Luke 2:27; 4:1; Acts 8:29; Romans 8:14) The Holy Spirit speaks – in, to and through. (Matthew 10:20; Acts 1:16; 2:4; 13:2; 28:25; Hebrews 3:7) He gives power to cast out devils. (Matthew 12:28) He releases power. (Luke 4:14) The Holy Spirit anoints. (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38) The Holy Spirit “comes upon” or “falls on”. (Matthew 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 2:25; 3:22; 4:18; John 1:32,33; Acts 10:44; 11:15) He baptizes and fills. (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 1:15,41,67; 3:16, 4:1; John 1:33; Acts 1:4-5; 2:4; 4:8,31; 6:3,5; 7:55; 10:47; 11:24; 13:9,52; 1 Corinthians 12:12) He gives new birth. (John 3:5,8) He leads into worship. (John 4:23) He flows like a river from the spirit man. (John 7:38-39) He ministers truth. (John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13) He dwells in people. (John 14:
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