Be a Difference-Maker

"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."  1 Timothy 4:12  NKJV

Just what is a Difference-Maker? It is what it is - wherever you go, whatever you do and whatever you say, it makes a difference. There is too much copying today. People become inspired by someone who is making a difference, who stands out in the crowd and they mimic them. We can't do this. Yes, we can model ourselves on someone but we can't be an exact copy of that person who impresses you. We can have role models but, we must be ourselves not a carbon copy of someone else. If God had wanted this, He would have cloned you.

Making a difference is being determined not to follow the crowd. If God has given you a mission then, carry out that mission. Don't take someone else with you for support or back up. If God had wanted that He would have said so. No, it is your mission so, go and get it.

When we are a Difference-Maker, some people don't like it. They will begrudge you coming in and changing things. I know a pastor who went to lead a church with a troubled history. On his first Sunday, he stood before the packed congregation and told them what he was going to do with the church and what he expected from them. He then ended his talk with the words: 'All those who are with me, remain seated, the rest, please leave the church right now.' Out of the packed church, nine people remained and he told them, 'Right, we can now concentrate on building this church.' And he did. He built a thriving church that is still going today.

You see, there are changes that have to be made in certain areas and to do this, one has to be ruthless in carrying this work out. This church had been fighting against each other for years as many burnt out pastors could testify. It needed a Difference-Maker to change things. 

Are you a Difference-Maker? Has God given you a mandate of what He wants you to do? It may not be anything to do with a church but it may be just as important. Make sure that this is what God wants you to do and give it a go. You may have to approach your pastor and speak with him about changes you feel God is wanting within the church. Pastors are not perfect and they need some support and advice at times. If that's you, go for it. 

The thing is, the time has come for all of us to stop and ask ourselves, ''Do I make a difference wherever I am?'  God needs Difference-Makers even if the differences are concerning yourself. None of us have it perfectly right. Many things need tweaking or changing. Difference-Makers can help do this!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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