You Are Measured by the Mark — You Know the Way!

I am a Kingdom Man with a Kingdom vision. Commissioned by Christ. My life is the Father’s. I am intentional. I will grow in my faith, be consistent in my actions and leave a legacy worthy of the race I have run.

Via The Joshua Commission

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’” ~John 4:13-14

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” ~Philippians 3:13-14

The last stanza of the Creed is both a summation and a declaration. We declare:

We know who we are (A Kingdom Man).We know the Truth and embody it on earth as it is in heaven (A Kingdom Vision).We know who gave us our orders and authority (Commissioned by Christ).We know to whom we’ve pledged our lives and allegiance (My life is the Father’s).We approach our calling soberly and with commitment (I am Intentional).We are dynamic—always moving forward and drawing nearer to God (Grow in my Faith).We are mature, accountable, and disciplined (Consistent in my Actions).We live with eternal focus (Leave a Legacy).

One way to know whether you are thriving in the land is to measure yourself against the objective.The TJC Creed serves as a yardstick.The Bible is our instruction manual.But Jesus is our Standard.

He is the mark against which our fruit is measured.He is the definition of thriving.

If our fruit does not look, smell, or taste like Him to the untrained observer, then we are not thriving—we are counterfeiting.

For us, this means we live in a continual blind taste test. But unlike Coke vs. Pepsi, the goal is not preference. The goal is indistinguishability.

When someone gets a taste of what we are about, it should be as refreshing as Living Water.

Daily Battle Order:

Congratulations on completing the Joshua Challenge!

Now lean into the skills you’ve learned along the way.Practice them.Not every skill fits every situation—learn discernment.Become proficient.Become confident.Teach others.Make disciples who thrive.

Now go.Grow in your faith.Be consistent in your actions.Leave a legacy worthy of the race you have run.

Amen.They will follow—you know the Way.

THE KINGDOM MAN’S CREED

I am a Kingdom Man. I am created by God to bear His image. I am a son and viceroy for my Fathers work. I am a warrior, lover, teacher and king.

I am a Kingdom Man. Like Joshua, I will be strong and courageous. I will train my mind and body for the battles to come. I will discipline my heart, eyes and tongue to be steadfast and faithful to the calling on my life.

I am a Kingdom Man. If a husband, I love and serve my wife, if a father, a loving father to my children. I will love and lead them as Christ loves the Church. If a brother, uncle, guardian, mentor or friend, I will give honor in all of my relationships. I will lead, teach, correct and train in the spirit of righteousness.

I am a Kingdom Man. I am called to break down barriers and free others from strongholds. I am a Peace Maker. My armor is Truth, Righteousness, Grace and Humility. I will stand in the gap for my neighbor to defend gospel justice for the marginalized. 

I am a Kingdom Man. God is my provider. He has given me gifts and talents to exemplify Him with the work of my hands. I will work with diligence and excellence. My labor will be honest and its fruits purposeful.

I am a Kingdom Man with a Kingdom vision. Commissioned by Christ. My life is the Father’s. I am intentional. I will grow in my faith, be consistent in my actions and leave a legacy worthy of the race I have run.

I AM a Kingdom Man!

THE KINGDOM MAN’S CREED

I am a Kingdom Man. I am created by God to bear His image. I am a son and viceroy for my Fathers work. I am a warrior, lover, teacher and king.

I am a Kingdom Man. Like Joshua, I will be strong and courageous. I will train my mind and body for the battles to come. I will discipline my heart, eyes and tongue to be steadfast and faithful to the calling on my life.

I am a Kingdom Man. If a husband, I love and serve my wife, if a father, a loving father to my children. I will love and lead them as Christ loves the Church. If a brother, uncle, guardian, mentor or friend, I will give honor in all of my relationships. I will lead, teach, correct and train in the spirit of righteousness.

I am a Kingdom Man. I am called to break down barriers and free others from strongholds. I am a Peace Maker. My armor is Truth, Righteousness, Grace and Humility. I will stand in the gap for my neighbor to defend gospel justice for the marginalized. 

I am a Kingdom Man. God is my provider. He has given me gifts and talents to exemplify Him with the work of my hands. I will work with diligence and excellence. My labor will be honest and its fruits purposeful.

I am a Kingdom Man with a Kingdom vision. Commissioned by Christ. My life is the Father’s. I am intentional. I will grow in my faith, be consistent in my actions and leave a legacy worthy of the race I have run.

I AM a Kingdom Man!