– 2 Corinthians 10:1313 We will not boast beyond proper limits but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us.
Sphere of Service – (Metron): Greek word for unit of measure, sphere of influence or a measure of responsibility given
THREE WAYS TO IDENTIFY A KINGDOM METRON
1 – Appointed by God – Dedicated, consecrated, fixed, and established from the beginning.
5 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
– Jeremiah 1:5
2 – Assigned by God – Designated or set apart for His purpose in the present
13 the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us.
– 2 Corinthians 10:13
- Geographic – location
- Demographic – age, race, gender, income
- Psychographic – lifestyle, interests, habits, behavior
3 – Directed by God- Through the Holy Spirit for the future
7 You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.
– Jeremiah 1:7
6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
– Acts 16:6-10
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVATION:
Read Jeremiah 1:5-10
FOUR QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR METRON:
- Where are you Planted?
- What is your Passion?
- Where is the fruit?
- Where is the favor?
PRAY: Set aside time to sit before the Lord and ask these four questions. Make sure to write down your answers. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to affirm your answers and speak to you about your NOW and your NEXT.