What Will Your Spiritual Legacy Be? (Santosh Poonen)

Authority: You cannot take upon yourself a ministry in God’s kingdom without God calling you to that ministry. You have authority in the life of others only if you are called to that purpose by the will of God (II Timothy 1:1). If you have authority in the life of others you must be in constant prayer for them (II Timothy 1:3). The laying on of hands is a symbol of spiritual authority, so be careful in how you exercise that responsibility on others or allow others to exercise it on you (II Timothy 1:6). Authenticity: Your life will be authentic if you are holding fast to the promise of life in Christ Jesus (II Timothy 1:1). Your life will be authentic if you are serving God with a clear conscience (II Timothy 1:3). Imparting the Grace of God: Grace comes only from God, but He imparted it into our lives first through Jesus. Now He wants to impart it likewise into the lives of others through us. Grace is not merely a past reality, but a present and future reality! Imparting Indwelling Faith: May the people who interact with you see the leaning of your entire personality on God in Christ, in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness, without pretense — this is what it means to have a sincere faith (II Timothy 1:5 AMP). If you give this sincere faith a permanent home in your heart, God will be able to impart it into the lives of others through you.