The Power of Discovery and Releasing Your Potential

2 Timothy 1:6-7New King James Version (NKJV)

⁶ Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. ⁷ For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Lesson Text: Exodus 4

What is Potential?

Potential is the hidden raw material given to you by God for the purpose of fulfilling destiny and impacting lives of others.

The first thing in life to make great impact is to discover God’s plan for your life.

Vision is the foundation of every great destiny.

When you discover your potential, but lack a vision from God, you tend to misuse /abuse that potential.

A vision without a released potential is like a man who has legs but cannot walk—paralyzed!!!

Your potential is not for yourself; it is for others.

Potential is given to equip you for your divine assignment.

Nobody is born to fail in life; we are all born to SUCCEED.

Nobody is born empty; it is just a matter of DISCOVERING!!!

Examples of Potentials given to Us by God

1.      Natural talents

2.      The Word of God

3.      Physical Strength

4.      Knowledge

5.      Holy Spirit/Spiritual gifts

6.      Positive Character

7.      Acquired Skills (e.g. writing, speaking, designing etc.)

8.      Beauty

9.      Good Voice

10.  Leadership Ability

Some Causes of Potential Blindness

1.      Low self-esteem, unworthiness and lack of confidence.

2.      Fear of failure and defeat.

3.      Comparison /competition

4.      Living on people’s opinion.

5.      Lack of knowledge

6.      Poverty

7.      Lack of understanding of your identity and personality

8.      Sin

9.      Demonic oppression/covering

Discovering Your potential

It is not enough to discover your vision, you need to discover the materials that has been provided for you to succeed in your assignment or purpose.

God is the source of vision; He is also the source of potential—LOOK AT HIM!!!

What you despise may be that which will be celebrated.

What is rejected may become the treasure of tomorrow.

When you get to the Word of God; You will see the real you and discover your abilities.

The world cannot tell you who you are; only the WORD OF GOD can do that!!!

Releasing Your Potential

This is the third stage. This is very important.

When you get a vision from God and you discover your potential…what do you do next?

You have to RELEASE IT!!!

You must cast the seed (potential) to the ground if you want it to give you HARVEST.

It is what you sow, that is what you reap.

This means no sowing, no Reaping.

If you don’t plant the seed, you cannot eat the Bread.

It is time we step out like Gideon.

We are mighty people of valor hiding in the caves and strongholds.

We need to release our potentials…

Only Then WE can be counted among the Heroes of Faith and People of Good Report.

Rufus Yamoah

Leadership Trainer

How to Step into Your Ministry

“But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you”.

                                                                                                --2 Timothy 4:5

Lesson text: 1 Samuel 17

What is Ministry?

Ministry means carrying out your God given assignment

Ministry is when your destiny in manifestation.

Ministry is focus towards touching lives, advancing God’s kingdom and changing your world.

No human being is born empty.

No human being born without a purpose.

Destiny is your discovering your divine purpose; but your ministry is bringing into reality that destiny.

A man who cannot convert or transmit his destiny into ministry is like a salt that was never put into the soup!

Prophetic Word: “It is time for Divine Shifting. It is time for My Children to move forward. It is time for My Vessels to pour out the oil inside them into the dying world”.

God is shifting us from the ground of learning to the ground of impartation.

Divine Tools Given to Us for Fulfilling our Ministry

Word of Wisdom: You must not allow what people say to stop you. You must not allow your environment to stop you. You must not allow your background to stop you.

1.      Talents/Skills

2.      Spiritual Gifts/Anointing

3.      Grace

4.      Faith

5.      Supernatural Strength/Health

6.      Knowledge/Wisdom

Word of Wisdom: Self discovery gives birth to true self-worth. Your worth draw from within and not without.

Before you Step into Your Ministry

1.      Be clear of the vision God gave you.

2.      Be clear with the message God gave you.

3.      Be clear with the method/strategy God gave you.

4.      Be clear with the type of audience (people)

5.      Be clear with the Team you will be working with.

Pitfalls of Your Ministry

1.      Pride/Arrogance (e.g. King Saul)

2.      Sexual immorality (e.g. Samson)

3.      Anger (e.g. Moses)

4.      Money (e.g. Judas Iscariot)

5.      Fame (e.g. King Solomon)

6.      Power (e.g. King Ahab)

Methods for carrying our Ministry Operation

1.      Writing/Publishing

2.      Counseling

3.      Evangelism/Missions

4.      Organizing Teaching Seminars/workshops/conferences

5.      Prayer/Intercession Sessions/Meetings/Programs

6.      Online Social Media interaction

7.      Holding mentorship/coaching class/courses

8.      Television, Radio and Telephone etc.

Awake! Awake!!

It is time to step into that which God has called you…

Rufus E. Yamoah

Leadership Trainer

How to Seek the Will of God for Your Life

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11

God has a plan for your life…

But the question is?

Do you understand God’s Will for your life?

Have you being able to discover and embrace it?

There are principles (laws) that guides towards finding God’s Will concerning any matter in your life—whether marriage, business, ministry, finance etc.

Here are Some Powerful Lessons you must keep in mind as you seeking God’s Will

·         Don’t decide or take action before seeking God’s Will. Follow divine order!

·         Don’t make decisions based on your feelings.

·         The Will of God is not about what you like or what you want; it is about God’s thoughts and plan for your life.

·         The Will of God does not bring confusion; it brings conviction and peace of mind.

·         Don’t make decisions based on people’s opinion or world trend or system.

·         To learn and understand the Will of God you must renew your mind in the Word of God.

·         Never be in a hurry. If you can’t wait upon the Lord then forget about the Will of God.

·         The Word of God (Bible) is the Will of God. When you are a doer of the written word, God will begin to reveal His specific word concerning you.

·         To know God’s Will you must surrender your will and trust He is faithful and good and that His Will for your life is what is best for you.

·         There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end there of are the way of death.

·         All that glitters are not gold. Seek God’s Will even in the face of opportunity.

·         If you want to know God’s will for your life, you must set your affection on things above and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

·         Developing a close relationship with God through the Word of God and prayer is the foundation to knowing God’s Will for your life.

·         To know God’s Will you must purify your heart.

·         The Will of God operates by God’s timing. Every Revelation from God has time.

·         Obedience to God on little things will lead you into deep things of God.

·         The Will of God comes bit by bit, piece by piece and chapter by chapter. Take one step at a time. He that is faithful in small will be faithful in much.

·         The Will of God will bring glory to God and advance His Kingdom and not to satisfy your lust.

·         The Will of God is not about what you will gain; but it is about what you will give. Selfishness is an enemy of the Will of God.

·         God’s Will also reveals God’s way. Don’t follow the Will of God your own way.

·         Never act or decide on anything when God is silent or you are not cleared about. Keep waiting.

·         The Will of God reveals the character of God (e.g. love, holiness e.t.c.)

·         The Will of God does not put you under pressure; not cause you to be tormented with fear.

·         Follow the law of first mention.

·         The Will of God is irrevocable and without repentance.

As you follow these rules, you will avoid making mistakes in finding God’s Will for your life.

Rufus E. Yamoah

Leadership Trainer