MAKE UP YOUR MIND! BE COMMITTED!

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As leaders, commitment is everything. It’s not just about making wise choices—it’s about standing firm in them, even under pressure. When a leader is fully committed, it brings clarity and confidence to the team. But half-hearted leadership creates hesitation and instability.

 In 2 Kings 13, King Joash only struck the ground three times when instructed by Elisha—and missed out on full victory. Why? Because he approached the moment passively instead of passionately. In leadership, you don’t get full results from half effort.

 If we want full breakthrough, we must lead with full commitment—because whatever spirit we lead with, our teams will carry too.


5 PRINCIPLES TO STAND ON WHEN IT COMES TO COMMITMENT:

principle #1

HOW YOU DO ONE THING IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING!

Luke 16:10 (NLT) - “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.”
  • Leadership starts behind the scenes, not on stage or in the public eye.
  • If you can lead you, then you can lead them.
  • Sloppy in small things? You’ll be sloppy in big things.
  • Lazy in personal habits? You’ll lead lazy teams.
  • Inconsistent in spiritual disciplines? Your church or business will reflect that.
  • OR
  • Excellent in small = excellent in big
  • best effort in small = best effort in big
  • consistent in small = consistent in big
Nehemiah paid attention to the little things
  • Nehemiah didn’t just pray and lead the charge to rebuild the wall, but he checked every gate, assigned people by name, and even had guards rotate shifts. He stewarded the details, and the wall was rebuilt in 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15).
Take an audit of your personal habits
• How do you show up when no one’s watching?
• What does your morning routine look like?
• How do you prepare for meetings or prayer?


principle #2

NO MORE HALF-HEARTED COMMITMENTS! 

James 1:8 (NIV) - “Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.”
  • Half-hearted = unstable.
  • Indecision leads to excuses. Excuses become habits. Habits shape your character.
  • We must stop being “I’ll try” leaders.
  • I heard someone say "there are consequences to our hesitation"
  • Try leaves the back door of excuses open.
  • As leaders, let's commit to our commitments!

1 Kings 18:21 - “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him.”
  • Elijah confronted the people and drew a line in the sand.
  • What two opinions are you wavering between?
  • no more being double-minded or half-hearted!
  • That same spirit is needed in leadership today.

Quote: “You cannot lead what you won’t fully commit to.”

Write this down:
• What assignment have I started but not finished?


principle #3

BECOME RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY!

Proverbs 20:6 (NLT) - “Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?”
Reliable: consistent in performance, able to be trusted.
  • Our teams, ministries, businesses don't need more talent... they need LEADERS WITH CHARACTER
  • AND RELIABILITY!
  • Pastor Marco always says "if there is nothing else consistent in your life, the church will be!"
  • People don’t follow the most talented leader, but they will follow the most trustworthy one.
  • The world might honor talent, but God promotes character.

Quote “The greatest way to build self-esteem is to keep the commitments you make to yourself.”

Questions to ask yourself:
Where did you follow through?
• Where did you cancel, forget, or delay?


principle #4

LET YOUR YES BE YES, AND YOUR NO BE NO! 

Matthew 5:37 (NLT) - “Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.”
  • Mean what you say!
  • Become someone that says something and sticks to it!
  • Do others believe your word? Or are they saying "we'll see if they follow through"
  • Don't be lukewarm
Revelation 3:16 (NLT) - “But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!”
  • Lukewarm leadership confuses teams.
  • Strong leaders speak with clarity and conviction!

Question to ask yourself: Is your “yes” a maybe?


principle #5

DECIDE ONCE ON THE IMPORTANT/FOUNDATIONAL THINGS!