Introduction
Three Factors In Riding The Jet Stream
1.
: The Power to Rise Requires
Five Imperatives To Build Jet Stream Capacity:
a. Powerful Engines - Time (Attend Worship)
25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. 26 Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!”
—Acts 16:25-26 (NLT)
b. Pressurization System - Tribe (Join a Small Group)
25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.
—Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)
c. Aerodynamic Design - Talent (Serve on a Serving Team)
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.
—1 Peter 4:10, NLT
d. Temperature Control Systems - Treasure (Give Financially)
21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
—Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
e. Advanced Navigation and Communication Systems - Tell (Share Your Faith)
15 Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.
—Mark 16:15 (NLT)
2.
: Moving in Sync with
1 The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.’
—Genesis 12:1 (NLT)
3.
: Spiritual Strength to Withstand
and
2 When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
—James 1:2-3 (NLT)
Conclusion
12 We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance.
—Psalm 66:12 (NLT)
My Next Steps:
- Determine where I need to build spiritual capacity in my life (Time, Talent, Treasure, Tribe or Tell) and start today.
- Identify a personal challenge and rather than resisting God, place my trust in His provision.
- Solicit a prayer partner for the next 6 days and hold each other accountable to join Online Morning Prayer, 24-hour Period of Prayer and Fasting and Saturday’s Prayer Gathering.
My Upcoming Events:
• Next Week’s Message: Maintaining Altitude
• Anniversary Celebration Come Thirsty – Tonight!
• Bring “CAN” items to give away.