EXPONENTIAL
Although the term, “EXPONENTIAL,”
has mathematical roots, in common usage it means “growing, increasing,
expanding, spreading and ascending.” (Dictionary.com – Thesaurus.com) Indeed, it
is a powerful portrait of Christ’s GREAT
EXPECTATIONS for all His disciples, as we proactively labor to
build THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
THE PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM, set forth by our Savior during His earthly ministry, are clear
reminders of the EXPONENTIAL GROWTH and EXCEPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS that are
part and parcel of THE KINGDOM.
The Parable of the Sower, The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, The Parable
of the Mustard Seed, The Parable of the Leaven, The Parable of the Hidden
Treasure, The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price and The Parable of the
Dragnet (altogether) remind us that being a CHRISTIAN means far more than showing up for worship
services or conforming to ecclesiastical creeds and codes of conduct. (Matthew,
chapter 13)
CHRIST COMMANDS THE EXPONENTIAL, both in terms of our willingness to invest freely of personal
time, talent and treasure, and in terms of our ultimate fruitfulness and
productivity. (Genesis 1:28 - John 15:1-8 - Colossians 1:10)
The rich young ruler, who had meticulously observed the Law of Moses
from his youth, was required by The Master to sell and share those things he
treasured most. This mandate constituted an entirely unique requirement
from THE LIVING WORD, who is
fully capable of discerning “the thoughts and intents” of the human heart.
(Luke 18:18-23 – John 1:1 – Hebrews 4:12) While Christ seldom demanded
such stringency and totality in giving, since He is our Creator, Savior and Lord,
we are His purchased possession and property. (Ephesians 1:14) Therefore,
HE has every right to request and require our absolute best.
Remember: THE
MANUFACTURER always determines the purpose, value and use of the
finished product; such existential variables are never determined by the
product itself. It is solely in the
realm of The Spirit. JESUS IS LORD!
So let’s stop embracing any and all self-produced, inflexible agendas;
and, let us resolve to inquire of THE
MANUFACTURER as to WHO we are, WHAT we must do, and HOW, WHERE and WHEN we must do it. (Psalm 37:23) This is
our safest and surest pathway to THE
EXPONENTIAL, or, as Christ called it, THE ABUNDANT LIFE. (John 10:10)
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