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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL BY PATRICE TSAGUE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What made Jesus an innovator?
How did He innovate?
What can we learn from the Master?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has anointed Me\u00a0<\/em>
to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,\u00a0<\/em>
to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,<\/em>
to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Luke 4:18 (NKJV)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jesus the Innovator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the seed of Christianity was planted in the Garden of Eden through \u201cthe first Adam\u201d after Adam and Eve committed high treason and disobeyed God\u2019s instructions, it was generations before redemption came into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ, the \u201clast Adam\u201d\u00a0(1 Corinthians 15:45)<\/strong>. Before the arrival of Jesus on the ministry scene of Jerusalem and Nazareth, the nation of Israel was experiencing a crisis of faith and hope.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Largely due to their own disobedience, the people had lost touch with their Creator. Until John the Baptist, who announced the coming of the Messiah, God had not spoken to His people through a prophet for 400 years. The spiritual leaders were practicing a form of Godliness but lacking in power. At the time of Christ, Israel had been occupied by the Greeks since 332 BC and then by Rome since 63 BC. Israel had lost its way as a nation and must have been wondering how and when the promises of God were ever going to be fulfilled.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In spite of the multitude of prophecies regarding Jesus, the Jews did not immediately recognize Him when He was born and walked amongst them. He did not look, act, or sound like the rabbis (religious leaders and teachers) of His time. However, although only 3\u00bd years in length, the impact of Jesus\u2019 ministry was so great that it birthed a movement known as Christianity. It is important to note that Jesus did not come to abolish Judaism but to fulfill its promises.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although its roots are based in Judaism, Christianity today has become the largest spiritual movement in the world. How did Jesus do it? How was He able to single-handedly spark this global movement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus did things differently than other rabbis and leaders of His time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are seven things Jesus did to innovate:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. He was different and bold.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus did not approach ministry like other rabbis and priests of His day. He taught as one having authority and approached the Scriptures differently. He spoke more about the Kingdom of God and eternal life than about the law. Don\u2019t be afraid to be different and boldly demonstrate your uniqueness.

    And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished\u00a0at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Matthew 7:28-29 (NKJV)<\/strong>

    <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. He was Holy Spirit-led<\/strong>. Jesus was not ashamed of the fact that the Holy Spirit was leading Him. He relied on and tapped into the Holy Spirit for direction and wisdom. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to new ideas and insights.

    \u201cThe Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel\u00a0to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Luke 4:18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

    <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. He was people-focused.<\/strong>\u00a0He recognized that His purpose was to preach the Gospel, with signs and wonders following, and so He focussed on that. He understood that the Law was made for the people, not the people for the Law. He focused on demonstrating the principles of the Kingdom of God by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the people. Innovations come as we try to improve the lives of our customers.

    And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.\u00a0So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they\u00a0might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, \u201cStep forward.\u201d\u00a0Then He said to them, \u201cIs it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?\u201d\u00a0But they kept silent.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Mark 3:1-4 (NKJV)<\/strong>

    <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. He took the long view.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.

    Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0<\/em>My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)<\/strong>

    <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. He was resourceful.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus always used the little He had to make the most out of it. He did not focus on what He did not have but rather on what He had, and trusted God to use it to take care of whatever He and those around Him needed. There is a concept called\u00a0Frugal Innovation<\/em>, which means responding to market needs in the simplest, efficient, and most cost-effective ways possible. Be a frugal innovator and use what you have to make things better for your business and customers.<\/a>

    When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, \u201cThis is a deserted place, and the\u00a0<\/em>hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.\u201d But Jesus said to them, \u201cThey do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.\u201d And they said to Him, \u201cWe have here only five loaves and two fish.\u201d He said, \u201cBring them here to Me.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Matthew 14:13-18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

    <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. He took risks.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was not afraid to risk His life or reputation to fulfill His mission. He did whatever He had to do \u2013 as long as it did not violate the will of His Father. Take risks and do what you must to be innovative. Remember, \u201cno pain no gain\u201d.

    Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi\u2019s house, that many tax collectors and sinners\u00a0also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him.\u00a0And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners,\u00a0<\/em>they said to His disciples, \u201cHow is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark 2:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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  7. He was diligent and worked hard.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was always about His father\u2019s business<\/a> and was committed to doing whatever it took to accomplish it. Being innovative takes work \u2013 it is not for the lazy. Be committed to putting in the time and doing whatever it takes to innovate your business<\/a>.

    Jesus said to them, \u201cMy food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 John 4:34 (NKJV)

    <\/strong>\u201cI must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;\u00a0the night is coming when no one can work.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 John 9:4 (NKJV)<\/strong>
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    How committed are you to innovating your business to increase your top and bottom line so that you can advance the Kingdom of God in the marketplace? Follow Jesus\u2019 example and innovate not just in your business but in your life as well. The key is to abide in the vine\u00a0(John 15)\u00a0<\/strong>and to have your mind continually renewed by the Holy Spirit\u00a0(Romans 12:2)<\/strong>. As you look to the Source of all innovation, be prepared to receive great things from God so that you can do great things for Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My prayer for you today is that God will give you the wisdom to innovate as Jesus did so that you can glorify Him in the marketplace.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    How did He innovate?
    What can we learn from the Master?\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"What made Jesus an innovator?
    How did He innovate?
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    \u201cThe Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has anointed Me\u00a0<\/em>
    to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,\u00a0<\/em>
    to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,<\/em>
    to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Luke 4:18 (NKJV)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","content":"
    \u201cThe Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has anointed Me\u00a0<\/em>
    to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,\u00a0<\/em>
    to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,<\/em>
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    to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,<\/em>
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    Jesus the Innovator<\/h3>","content":"Jesus the Innovator","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"textAlign":"center","header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    Although the seed of Christianity was planted in the Garden of Eden through \u201cthe first Adam\u201d after Adam and Eve committed high treason and disobeyed God\u2019s instructions, it was generations before redemption came into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ, the \u201clast Adam\u201d (1 Corinthians 15:45)<\/strong>. Before the arrival of Jesus on the ministry scene of Jerusalem and Nazareth, the nation of Israel was experiencing a crisis of faith and hope. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Although the seed of Christianity was planted in the Garden of Eden through \u201cthe first Adam\u201d after Adam and Eve committed high treason and disobeyed God\u2019s instructions, it was generations before redemption came into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ, the \u201clast Adam\u201d (1 Corinthians 15:45)<\/strong>. Before the arrival of Jesus on the ministry scene of Jerusalem and Nazareth, the nation of Israel was experiencing a crisis of faith and hope. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    Largely due to their own disobedience, the people had lost touch with their Creator. Until John the Baptist, who announced the coming of the Messiah, God had not spoken to His people through a prophet for 400 years. The spiritual leaders were practicing a form of Godliness but lacking in power. At the time of Christ, Israel had been occupied by the Greeks since 332 BC and then by Rome since 63 BC. Israel had lost its way as a nation and must have been wondering how and when the promises of God were ever going to be fulfilled. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Largely due to their own disobedience, the people had lost touch with their Creator. Until John the Baptist, who announced the coming of the Messiah, God had not spoken to His people through a prophet for 400 years. The spiritual leaders were practicing a form of Godliness but lacking in power. At the time of Christ, Israel had been occupied by the Greeks since 332 BC and then by Rome since 63 BC. Israel had lost its way as a nation and must have been wondering how and when the promises of God were ever going to be fulfilled. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    In spite of the multitude of prophecies regarding Jesus, the Jews did not immediately recognize Him when He was born and walked amongst them. He did not look, act, or sound like the rabbis (religious leaders and teachers) of His time. However, although only 3\u00bd years in length, the impact of Jesus\u2019 ministry was so great that it birthed a movement known as Christianity. It is important to note that Jesus did not come to abolish Judaism but to fulfill its promises.\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"In spite of the multitude of prophecies regarding Jesus, the Jews did not immediately recognize Him when He was born and walked amongst them. He did not look, act, or sound like the rabbis (religious leaders and teachers) of His time. However, although only 3\u00bd years in length, the impact of Jesus\u2019 ministry was so great that it birthed a movement known as Christianity. It is important to note that Jesus did not come to abolish Judaism but to fulfill its promises.\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/table","render":"

    \u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0- Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","content":"
    \u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0- Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","data":{"rows":[{"style":{"background-color":"","text-color":"","is_head":false},"columns":[{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"\u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0- Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"\u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0- Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong>"}],"data":{"html":"\u201cDo not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them\u201d<\/em>\u00a0- Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)<\/strong>"},"style":{"align":"center"}}]}]},"style":{"textColor":"","layout":"regular","parent_style":{},"hasFixedLayout":false}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    Although its roots are based in Judaism, Christianity today has become the largest spiritual movement in the world. How did Jesus do it? How was He able to single-handedly spark this global movement?<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"

    Although its roots are based in Judaism, Christianity today has become the largest spiritual movement in the world. How did Jesus do it? How was He able to single-handedly spark this global movement?<\/p>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"center","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{},"align":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    Jesus did things differently than other rabbis and leaders of His time. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Jesus did things differently than other rabbis and leaders of His time. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

    Here are seven things Jesus did to innovate: <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Here are seven things Jesus did to innovate: "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/list","render":"

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    1. He was different and bold.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus did not approach ministry like other rabbis and priests of His day. He taught as one having authority and approached the Scriptures differently. He spoke more about the Kingdom of God and eternal life than about the law. Don\u2019t be afraid to be different and boldly demonstrate your uniqueness.

      And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished\u00a0at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Matthew 7:28-29 (NKJV)<\/strong>

      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. He was Holy Spirit-led<\/strong>. Jesus was not ashamed of the fact that the Holy Spirit was leading Him. He relied on and tapped into the Holy Spirit for direction and wisdom. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to new ideas and insights.

      \u201cThe Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel\u00a0to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Luke 4:18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. He was people-focused.<\/strong>\u00a0He recognized that His purpose was to preach the Gospel, with signs and wonders following, and so He focussed on that. He understood that the Law was made for the people, not the people for the Law. He focused on demonstrating the principles of the Kingdom of God by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the people. Innovations come as we try to improve the lives of our customers.

      And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.\u00a0So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they\u00a0might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, \u201cStep forward.\u201d\u00a0Then He said to them, \u201cIs it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?\u201d\u00a0But they kept silent.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Mark 3:1-4 (NKJV)<\/strong>

      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. He took the long view.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.

      Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0<\/em>My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)<\/strong>

      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. He was resourceful.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus always used the little He had to make the most out of it. He did not focus on what He did not have but rather on what He had, and trusted God to use it to take care of whatever He and those around Him needed. There is a concept called\u00a0Frugal Innovation<\/em>, which means responding to market needs in the simplest, efficient, and most cost-effective ways possible. Be a frugal innovator and use what you have to make things better for your business and customers.<\/a>

      When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, \u201cThis is a deserted place, and the\u00a0<\/em>hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.\u201d But Jesus said to them, \u201cThey do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.\u201d And they said to Him, \u201cWe have here only five loaves and two fish.\u201d He said, \u201cBring them here to Me.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Matthew 14:13-18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

      <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. He took risks.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was not afraid to risk His life or reputation to fulfill His mission. He did whatever He had to do - as long as it did not violate the will of His Father. Take risks and do what you must to be innovative. Remember, \u201cno pain no gain\u201d.

      Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi\u2019s house, that many tax collectors and sinners\u00a0also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him.\u00a0And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners,\u00a0<\/em>they said to His disciples, \u201cHow is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark 2:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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    7. He was diligent and worked hard.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was always about His father's business<\/a> and was committed to doing whatever it took to accomplish it. Being innovative takes work - it is not for the lazy. Be committed to putting in the time and doing whatever it takes to innovate your business<\/a>.

      Jesus said to them, \u201cMy food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>- John 4:34 (NKJV)

      <\/strong>\u201cI must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;\u00a0the night is coming when no one can work.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 John 9:4 (NKJV)<\/strong>
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      1. He was different and bold.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus did not approach ministry like other rabbis and priests of His day. He taught as one having authority and approached the Scriptures differently. He spoke more about the Kingdom of God and eternal life than about the law. Don\u2019t be afraid to be different and boldly demonstrate your uniqueness.

        And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished\u00a0at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Matthew 7:28-29 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      2. He was Holy Spirit-led<\/strong>. Jesus was not ashamed of the fact that the Holy Spirit was leading Him. He relied on and tapped into the Holy Spirit for direction and wisdom. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to new ideas and insights.

        \u201cThe Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel\u00a0to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Luke 4:18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      3. He was people-focused.<\/strong>\u00a0He recognized that His purpose was to preach the Gospel, with signs and wonders following, and so He focussed on that. He understood that the Law was made for the people, not the people for the Law. He focused on demonstrating the principles of the Kingdom of God by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the people. Innovations come as we try to improve the lives of our customers.

        And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.\u00a0So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they\u00a0might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, \u201cStep forward.\u201d\u00a0Then He said to them, \u201cIs it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?\u201d\u00a0But they kept silent.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Mark 3:1-4 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      4. He took the long view.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.

        Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0<\/em>My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      5. He was resourceful.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus always used the little He had to make the most out of it. He did not focus on what He did not have but rather on what He had, and trusted God to use it to take care of whatever He and those around Him needed. There is a concept called\u00a0Frugal Innovation<\/em>, which means responding to market needs in the simplest, efficient, and most cost-effective ways possible. Be a frugal innovator and use what you have to make things better for your business and customers.<\/a>

        When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, \u201cThis is a deserted place, and the\u00a0<\/em>hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.\u201d But Jesus said to them, \u201cThey do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.\u201d And they said to Him, \u201cWe have here only five loaves and two fish.\u201d He said, \u201cBring them here to Me.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Matthew 14:13-18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

        <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. He took risks.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was not afraid to risk His life or reputation to fulfill His mission. He did whatever He had to do - as long as it did not violate the will of His Father. Take risks and do what you must to be innovative. Remember, \u201cno pain no gain\u201d.

        Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi\u2019s house, that many tax collectors and sinners\u00a0also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him.\u00a0And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners,\u00a0<\/em>they said to His disciples, \u201cHow is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark 2:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      7. He was diligent and worked hard.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was always about His father's business<\/a> and was committed to doing whatever it took to accomplish it. Being innovative takes work - it is not for the lazy. Be committed to putting in the time and doing whatever it takes to innovate your business<\/a>.

        Jesus said to them, \u201cMy food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>- John 4:34 (NKJV)

        <\/strong>\u201cI must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;\u00a0the night is coming when no one can work.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 John 9:4 (NKJV)<\/strong>
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      8. He was different and bold.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus did not approach ministry like other rabbis and priests of His day. He taught as one having authority and approached the Scriptures differently. He spoke more about the Kingdom of God and eternal life than about the law. Don\u2019t be afraid to be different and boldly demonstrate your uniqueness.

        And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished\u00a0at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Matthew 7:28-29 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      9. He was Holy Spirit-led<\/strong>. Jesus was not ashamed of the fact that the Holy Spirit was leading Him. He relied on and tapped into the Holy Spirit for direction and wisdom. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to new ideas and insights.

        \u201cThe Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel\u00a0to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Luke 4:18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      10. He was people-focused.<\/strong>\u00a0He recognized that His purpose was to preach the Gospel, with signs and wonders following, and so He focussed on that. He understood that the Law was made for the people, not the people for the Law. He focused on demonstrating the principles of the Kingdom of God by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the people. Innovations come as we try to improve the lives of our customers.

        And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.\u00a0So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they\u00a0might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, \u201cStep forward.\u201d\u00a0Then He said to them, \u201cIs it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?\u201d\u00a0But they kept silent.\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Mark 3:1-4 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      11. He took the long view.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.

        Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0<\/em>My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)<\/strong>

        <\/strong><\/li>","content":"He took the long view.\u00a0Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)","data":{"text":"He took the long view.\u00a0Jesus understood that His ultimate reward was that when His mission was complete, all of humanity would have the opportunity for redemption because of His sacrifice, and that He would return to His place seated at the right hand of God the Father. He did not take shortcuts or try to avoid the cost of his calling, but rather He focused on the long-term reward for humanity. Do not compromise your long-term prospects for short-term gain, but rather focus on the long-term rewards.Jesus answered, \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world,\u00a0My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now\u00a0My kingdom is not from here.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 John 18:36 (NKJV)"},"style":{"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/list-item","render":"
      12. He was resourceful.<\/strong>\u00a0Jesus always used the little He had to make the most out of it. He did not focus on what He did not have but rather on what He had, and trusted God to use it to take care of whatever He and those around Him needed. There is a concept called\u00a0Frugal Innovation<\/em>, which means responding to market needs in the simplest, efficient, and most cost-effective ways possible. Be a frugal innovator and use what you have to make things better for your business and customers.<\/a>

        When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, \u201cThis is a deserted place, and the\u00a0<\/em>hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.\u201d But Jesus said to them, \u201cThey do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.\u201d And they said to Him, \u201cWe have here only five loaves and two fish.\u201d He said, \u201cBring them here to Me.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Matthew 14:13-18 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      13. He took risks.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was not afraid to risk His life or reputation to fulfill His mission. He did whatever He had to do - as long as it did not violate the will of His Father. Take risks and do what you must to be innovative. Remember, \u201cno pain no gain\u201d.

        Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi\u2019s house, that many tax collectors and sinners\u00a0also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him.\u00a0And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners,\u00a0<\/em>they said to His disciples, \u201cHow is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mark 2:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong>

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      14. He was diligent and worked hard.\u00a0<\/strong>Jesus was always about His father's business<\/a> and was committed to doing whatever it took to accomplish it. Being innovative takes work - it is not for the lazy. Be committed to putting in the time and doing whatever it takes to innovate your business<\/a>.

        Jesus said to them, \u201cMy food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>- John 4:34 (NKJV)

        <\/strong>\u201cI must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day;\u00a0the night is coming when no one can work.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 John 9:4 (NKJV)<\/strong>
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        How committed are you to innovating your business to increase your top and bottom line so that you can advance the Kingdom of God in the marketplace? Follow Jesus\u2019 example and innovate not just in your business but in your life as well. The key is to abide in the vine (John 15) <\/strong>and to have your mind continually renewed by the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:2)<\/strong>. As you look to the Source of all innovation, be prepared to receive great things from God so that you can do great things for Him.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"How committed are you to innovating your business to increase your top and bottom line so that you can advance the Kingdom of God in the marketplace? Follow Jesus\u2019 example and innovate not just in your business but in your life as well. The key is to abide in the vine (John 15) <\/strong>and to have your mind continually renewed by the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:2)<\/strong>. As you look to the Source of all innovation, be prepared to receive great things from God so that you can do great things for Him."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

        My prayer for you today is that God will give you the wisdom to innovate as Jesus did so that you can glorify Him in the marketplace.<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"My prayer for you today is that God will give you the wisdom to innovate as Jesus did so that you can glorify Him in the marketplace.<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"bb_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59395"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59395\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}