“And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and valiant men went with him, whose hearts God had touched”
(1 Sam. 10:26 NKJV).
Here is a word about teamwork. It might be important to you, when planning your future, to consider the type of people with whom you will be working. In the Old Testament, God touched the hearts of valiant men and caused them to be willing to go with King Saul of Israel.
If you are obedient to His call upon your life, the Lord will move other people to want to assist you in accomplishing your God-given task. However, you must also do your part. Your gift will open the right doors for you, but it takes personal integrity and consistent character to continue to elicit support from others.
Our society fosters “Lone Rangers,” superstars, and prima donnas. The Lord calls for teamwork and cooperation. Paul said it tersely in 1 Corinthians 3:6: one plants, another waters, and God gives the increase.
No one is a law unto himself. No one can finish the task alone. We need each other. Someone has said, “You are only as good as the people surrounding you.” With this in mind, determine to:
- Be open to the teamwork concept
- Expect quality people to want to join team
- Reject all concern about who will get the credit for a job well done
- Concentrate on doing your best
- Work for God’s glory and honor, not yours or someone else’s
Nothing else matters. As the Lord opens doors for you, look for the right people to work with you. Just as He has prepared you, so also He has prepared them. Together you make an unbeatable team – you, your “valiant men” (and women), and the Lord your God!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.