We are constructed by what we are instructed.
It is the intention of God for everyone connected to him are to command exploits.
Daniel 11:32; 1 Cor. 2:9. Romans 8:19-21.
There are problems you are created to solve.
The manifestation of your potential is only possible when you follow some certain paths. Jer. 6:16.
We have the responsibility of discovering the path to your destiny and to follow it.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable. It procures Success to the weak. And esteem to all.
The Force Of Discipline cannot be ignored in becoming a World Changer.
Some Definitions of Discipline.
1. Subjecting oneself to rules and commandments. 1 Cor 9:27. Joshua 11:15. He did all even in Moses absence. Result? Joshua 21:45. You aren’t called to live as convenient but to live as commanded. If you don’t have a discipline to live by, you will never end up a commander.
2. It is subjecting your will to His will. You surrender what you want to what GOD WANTS.
2 Timothy 2:4. My principal assignment is to fulfil God’s agenda and please him. Ephesians 5:15-16. If there is no structure around you you are living like a fool. You live according to God’s demand not according to your desire.
3. Silencing the voice of the flesh. Romans 8:13. Coming to the point where you silence the voice of the flesh. Gal. 2:20. I live totally for God!!! The voice of the flesh is silenced in my life.
How do I develop a disciplined lifestyle.
1. Make a decision for discipline. Until you make a decision you cannot change your position. God cannot decide for you. God does not decide for you.
2. Be clear and focused. Matt 6:22. To maintain your discipline you must have a clear subject that you focus on. Where ever a decisisin lacks precision it will become frustration.
3. Seek empowerment of your will Phil 2:13. By the Spirit of God. Rom 7:18; 8:1-2. When there is no empowerment decisions will lead to frustration! The power of the highest will come upon you!
4. Be accountable. Luke 2:51-52. Jesus was subject to his parents… as a result he increased…
Areas of Discipline:
1. Your Speech.
What you declare determines what you will possess. What you say determines what you get. James 3:5. One word is enough to destroy a destiny! Watch what you say even to yourself! If you live for applause you will short circuit your destiny. People love to hear misery… to feel better… In the multitude of words there wanted not sin.
2. Your Thoughts.
Proverbs 4:23; Phil. 4:8. Be intentional about your thinking. If you are not intentional about what fills your mind, the devil will fill it unintentionally. Nature abhors a vacuum. Every productive high flyer continually renews and refreshes their mind. The idle mind is he devils workshop. You will be unintentionally tempted…. if you don’t watch your thoughts.
3. Your Eyes.
Discipline your eyes. Majority of lust have their entry through the eyes 👀. Job 31:1. Watch what you see.
4. Your Time.
Psalm 90:12. Don’t waste your time! Discipline it!
If time is valuable you will not sleep 8 hours.
5. Your Relationships. Your company determines your destination
6. Your Resources. Proverbs 21:20. Manage well! What God gives you now is enough for now!
Virtues of discipline.
1. Supernatural Abundance. Proverbs 21:20
2. Fulfilment of Vision. Joshua 11:15; 21:45
3. Unusual accomplishment. 1 Cor 9:24-27
4. Greatness. Phil 2:1-19
Consequences of Indiscipline:
1. Mediocrity. – Joshua 1:8 package yourself for Success.
2. Poverty – penury is the result of indiscipline. Proverbs 10:4.