"I am sending you out like
sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as
doves." - Matthew 10:16
Os Hillman shared this in a writing. "Os is now taking over this division. He will be managing all
of these activities from now on. You should know that he has a different
management philosophy than what you may have experienced before. He has a
biblical management philosophy. Os, would you like to explain what they could
expect from you in this regard?"
These were the words spoken to me by a non-Christian CEO
recently when he decided to increase my responsibilities in the company. We had
never spoken of spiritual issues before.
Each business day, you and I will have the opportunity to
stand before presidents, marketing directors, secretaries or other coworkers to
create a defining moment. When that happens, there is a good chance you will be
thought of as someone to avoid. You might be considered "religious" or
"fanatical." If so, consider this a great compliment because it says you are
standing apart from the crowd.
"Be on your guard against
men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their
synagogues. On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as
witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry
about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,
for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through
you" (Matthew 10:17-20).
You may never be flogged for your
faith. However, you may very well be brought before others to give account for
what you believe. It may be at a water cooler, or it could be during lunch with
a coworker. In whatever situation you find yourself, the Holy Spirit awaits the
opportunity to speak through your life to that person who needs to hear. Ask the
Lord whom He wants to speak to today through your life.
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