I hate mediocrity. God hates mediocrity
“Jerusalem, get up and shine, because your light has come, and the glory of the LORD shines on you. Darkness now covers the earth; deep darkness covers her people. But the LORD shines on you, and people see his glory around you. Nations will come to your light; kings will come to the brightness of your sunrise. “Look around you. People are gathering and coming to you. Your sons are coming from far away, and your daughters are coming with them.” Isaiah 60:1-4
God wants his church to GET UP AND SHINE!
The world response to excellence.
What is excellence?
- Do what you do in the best way possible
- Do it in the best way and do it with a good attitude
This is attractive. It shines!
Your performance creates your influence.
Success is a door opener
If you fail. No one wants to know your secret.
Become excellent at what you do. get up and shine!
- Give your best.
- Work had.
- Think ahead.
- Have ideas.
- Be on time.
- Be prepared.
- Take notes.
David had the spirit of excellence.
He practices the harp in the dessert. No practice even if no one was listening.
This shows the presence of God.
If you have the spirit of excellence…
- People want you close.
- People trust you.
Everyone can do it:
- Manage your work.
- Your time.
- Your money.
- Your work ethic.
“Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength.” Proverbs 24:5
- Wisdom comes from God.
- Knowledge comes from learning.
…the LORD shines on you, and people see his glory around you.
“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.” Luke 2:52
What is keeping you from growing in wisdom and knowledge?
- What is distracting you?
- What is the next thing you need to become excellence in?
