Memory Verse
“And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favour with the LORD and with people." (NIV).
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives” – Jackie Robinson
- Knowing that God wants us to always grow in the impact we make.
- Understanding how to make impact by the manifestation of His power.
- Understanding that we must deliberate about making and growing impact.
- Understanding strategies in making impact
- Knowing that making impact is not one-off but continuous.
- How do I grow in making impact?
- What is the role of favor in growing in impact?
- What is the role of self-improvement and innovation in growing in impact?
- What is the role of divine direction in growing in impact?
- What are the effects of motivation and complacency in growing in impact?
- How do I measure my growth of impact?
- Growing in impact is about positioning yourself for God to use you to influence other people’s faith (5:13-16)
- Divine strategies are required to grow in impact; strategies and focus should be God-centered with a desire to affect people positively (Gen 30:41, Phil 2:4)
- Growing in impact requires us to answer our call to serve others and render real service unto God just like Jesus washed the feet of His followers (John 13:14-17)
- In other to grow in impact, you must allow your Spiritual gifts to be used to edify the body of Christ (1Corinthians 14:12)
- Continuous learning, personal development and a teachable spirit are basic requirements for making impact and growing in impact (Act 18:26 Phil 3:13)
- There is need to put in practice as the Spirit leads what God has deposited in you (Act 10:38)
- Discerning the timing of God through prayers and obeying His instructions make your impact grow (Psalm 44:3)
- For believers to grow in impact, it is important to look for areas of improvement and not be settle with the status quo. Complacency inhibits growth in impact.
- Develop a good relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Help believers to grow in impact.
- Be faithful in little things, do not treat little things with disdain, there is blessing in little (John 15:2).
- The greatest impact you can make is winning soul to the kingdom of God (Matthew 28:19).
- Christ can grant unto us more impact than we can ever imagine, let our focus not be on ourselves or what we can benefit but let it be kingdom focused (Ephesians 3:20-21)
- See yourself as a light to others and do not allow anything to drift you away from your faith in Christ Jesus (Matt 5:16, Luke 10:25-28)