In this continuation of our Bible on Business series, we dive deeper into the process of making Holy Spirit-led business decisions. Picking up from Part 1 (based on Acts 8), today’s discussion focuses on Acts 13:1-4 and how divine strategy and clarity are birthed from a lifestyle of worship, fasting, and consistent submission to God. Tatum also shares critical biblical principles for discerning the spirit behind those who claim to be sent by God, offering practical steps to avoid deception and remain anchored in the truth.
Key Points:
- Context of Acts 13: Shift from Jerusalem to Antioch, highlighting the transition from Peter’s leadership to Paul’s.
- Divine Strategy is Birthed from Worship and Fasting:
- Barnabas and Saul’s commissioning came in the middle of an existing posture of worship, not a strategic session seeking next steps.
- Application: Do not seek God only for strategy—pursue a lifestyle of submission, intimacy, and service.
- Beware of Misaligned Spiritual Leadership:
- Many modern Christian entrepreneurs and believers are spiritually "thirsty," making them vulnerable to deception.
- Importance of properly discerning who lays hands on you or influences your spiritual walk and business decisions.
- Principles for Discerning Spiritual Leadership:
- Test their confession of Jesus (1 John 4:1-3).
- Test the fruit of their life (Matthew 7:15-20).
- Test alignment with Scripture (Galatians 1:8-9; Isaiah 8:20).
- Test through the witness of the Holy Spirit (John 16:13).
- Practical Application:
- Ask key questions:
- Does this person exalt the true Jesus or themselves?
- Does their life consistently produce holy fruit?
- Are their teachings aligned fully with Scripture?
- Does the Holy Spirit bear witness within you regarding their message and conduct?
- Take your time before accepting any prophetic word or impartation. It is wise to "wait and see" rather than rushing based on emotions.
- Personal Story:
- Tatum shares her own journey of being patient during a wilderness season and how God’s deposits led to the launch of Anchored Media and her continued success, underscoring the power of patience and submission.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley – [Grab your copy here] https://a.co/d/cBARYuE
- Bible references: Acts 13:1-4, 1 John 4:1-3, Matthew 7:15-20, Galatians 1:8-9, Isaiah 8:20, John 16:13
Call to Action:
- Reflect: Are you seeking God’s hand or His heart first?
- Evaluate: Apply the principles of spiritual discernment shared today to your current business community and spiritual influences.
- Prepare: Join the Blessed + Bossed Up Book Club as we start The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley. The journey to spirit-led entrepreneurship continues.
Listen to Part 1 of this series here: https://www.blessedandbossedup.com/podcast/episode/3c5c4d42/how-to-make-spirit-led-business-decisions-pt-1
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