RECRUITMENT INTO KINGDOM UNLIMITED COMPANY

RECRUITMENT INTO KINGDOM UNLIMITED COMPANY (Matthew 9:37-40 John 4:35-45)

Warren Edward Buffett (pronounced /ˈbʌfɨt/; born August 30, 1930) is an American investor, industrialist and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often called the "legendary investor, Warren Buffett",[4][5] he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.[6] He is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people. He was ranked as the world's wealthiest person in 2008[7] and is the third wealthiest person in the world as of 2011.[8]

Buffett is called the "Oracle of Omaha"[9] or the "Sage of Omaha"[10] and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.[11] Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent[12] of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Gates Foundation. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.[13]

Buffet started very young and as a businessman. At JHS, he started selling chewing gums and coca cola and news paper to make his own money.

The amazing thing is he was a son of politician yet he started his own business very early in life.

• The Point I want you to note hear is that if buffet could start working at that age and has become that rich.

• Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

One would ask, but I also need to go to school work and make money?

Yes do but seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness and all other things shall be added unto you.

It means if you are a kingdom child God will bless you in whatever you do and will always deliver you when you go into trouble.

• Put God first in your life and everything you do

• Do not joke with the things of God.

Romans 14:17-20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.

• So do not let your life surround food, cars and the rest.

• Labor not for food which perishes

Matthew 9:37-40 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

John 4:35-45

35 Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. 36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. 37 Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”

Job Description

Here God is recruiting us into his company to

• Fish for men – Evangelism 107:2

Luke 5:10b – 11 Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

• To lead righteous lives

• To bear fruit that will last

John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

• To shun the world and follow Him and Him alone

John 17:16 they are not of the world, even as I am not of it
Put to death your earthly nature Col3:1-5.

• To do his will

Means and Resources to achieve the above
Devotion-

• Bible studies Col 3:16, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 2:15

• All these scriptures above encourages us to give ourselves to the studying of God’s word intensely so that we can be prosperous, successful and wise in all our dealings.

Bishop Oyedepo said you need only one vote to be in power.
Whose vote is it?
Vote yourselves into authority, power or leadership by investing into the word of God.

• Prayer Luke 18:1

• Thanks giving – Your gratitude will determine your altitude Phil 4:6

Church attendance Heb 10:25

• Rejoicing Phil4:4, Romans 15:13

Wages/ Reward

• Eternal Life

John 4:36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together
Conclusion
The Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-10
Note:

• All ten were Virgins

• Five were wise – Because they prepared in advance in waiting for the groom-extra mile.

• Five were foolish - Because they failed to prepare in advance in waiting for the groom

You can also be wise by preparing in advance by giving yourself constantly to the study of the word of God, evangelism, prayer etc.

Luke 16:11
So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? Be diligent in whatever you do and stay faithful Amen