Movements…

A great churchman and thinker, Mac Lake included the below “movement makers” in a recent post.

I (Mac Lake) summarized our discussion with these key points.  Starting a Movement Requires…

• …a concentrated intentional effort (Neh 8:2-4,7-8).  As you read this passage you notice that a lot of preparation went into this event that sparked a revival.  Movements don’t just happen, they require leadership.
• …maximizing the platform God has given you (Neh. 8:4-6). Ezra was a highly respected spiritual leader who had a lot of influence. Not only did he have the platform of his character and reputation he also had a literal platform as well.
• …influencing influencers (Neh. 8:4)  Ezra had key influencers to his left and to his right.  This sent a message to the people that the leaders or main influencers were in agreement.
• …getting people to use the same language (Neh 8:7-8).  There is a huge synergy when you align people’s language.  Ezra not only taught from God’s Word, he enlisted the Levites to break the crowd into groups and teach what he was teaching as well.   There was alignment from the top.
• …re-shaping people’s perspective (Neh 8:9-12). Ezra, Nehemaih and the Levites helped the people change their mentality or pre-disposed attitudes.
• …inspiring new behavior in those you lead (Neh 8:12).  The people who had been living in dispair were not filled with joy.

To read Mac’s full post, go here:  maclakeonline.com

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