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T O D A Y G O D I S F I R S T
Marketplace Meditations
by Os Hillman
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
The Ultimate Franchise
And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? Wist ye not that I
must be about My Father's business?
Luke 2:49 KJV
Earth is God's business. He has set up many franchises (churches)
designed to send His representatives (Body of Christ) into the world to
make known the best product ever given to mankind (Jesus). His branch
managers (pastors) have been given the responsibility to teach and
support those in the field. God's goal is to establish a franchise in
every nation, state, and city. It is the ultimate business because when
you introduce someone to His product (Jesus), you receive a reward from
the home office (Heaven). God has promised that His representatives will
have all the tools and customer support needed to accomplish their
strategic plans.
Jesus knew that He was to be about His Father's business. He knew He was
sent to earth not to enjoy the pleasures of lowly man, but to accomplish
a task for which He alone was sent. When He had accomplished His
mission, He was to entrust this mission to other representatives into
whom He poured His life for three years. This field training allowed
Jesus to mentor, model, befriend, and demonstrate firsthand the model
for a successful business to be launched and sustained.
God has big plans for His franchise. He wants every human being to
partake of His product; however, even God knows that not everyone will.
Nevertheless, this does not thwart His efforts in seeking to make it
known among His audience.
You have been called to be part of the ultimate franchise. How many new
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