The Battle is Raging… Where are the Leaders? (Business Devo)

The Growtime Show

Reference

Revelation 12:7-11

A hard-hitting business devotional challenges Christian executives and entrepreneurs to embrace their personal duty in leveraging resources and influence to advance God's Kingdom during an intensifying spiritual battle across culture and business sectors.

Summary

This business devotional reflects on Revelation 12:7-11 to highlight an unseen battle in the spiritual realm that has visible impacts across culture. Issues like depression, suicide, addiction, and anxiety point to demonic spiritual forces at work to win souls. Many big brands and leaders wage war for satanic ideals. Christian business leaders must embrace their role in this battle by modeling godly ethics, justice and compassion. By achieving outward success according to God’s principles, they can influence people for the Kingdom. Executives must use their resources intentionally, not remaining complacent on the sidelines. Success comes by following God's laws like gravity. The devotional calls leaders to maximize talents God gave them for Kingdom purposes. By being exemplary ethical and successful citizens, others will be drawn to the light and inspiration. The battle requires action before time runs out.

Top 3 Growth Tips

• [00:07:05] Meditate on your specific role to leverage your resources and gifts to advance God’s Kingdom during this spiritual battle.
• [00:10:41] Achieve excellent business success by applying God-given talents and biblical wisdom principles.
• [00:18:34] Set an example through your own life and business of justice and compassion that draws people toward the light.

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About Ken Ott:

Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit:

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Show Highlights

[00:00] Welcome to the Grow Time Business Devo

[00:07] Revelation 12 describes a battle in heaven between angels, Satan and his forces

[00:26] The passage says Satan loses the battle and gets cast to earth

[01:05] We see lots of issues today stemming from dark spiritual forces at work

[01:34] Many big brands advance agendas counter to godliness and truth

[02:41] Christian leaders must embrace their role in this unseen battle

[03:55] Meditate on how to leverage your resources for God’s Kingdom

[04:22] Success comes by applying God's powerful wisdom principles

[05:44] Follow biblical laws like physics laws that govern the material world

[06:12] Poorness and weakness don't bring God glory and influence

[07:28] Become extremely competent at what you do for the Kingdom

[08:55] Consider how to wield influence and impact culture positively

[10:04] Don't just do token charity events and call it good

[12:22] Bring Kingdom values like justice, ethics and compassion to business

[13:11] Set an example by achieving outward success God's way

[14:44] People will see prospering in line with God’s laws and ways

[15:33] Realize there is an unseen battle being waged for souls right now

[17:00] Many organizations oppose biblical values concerning life, family, etc.

[18:12] Followers of Christ cannot remain complacent any longer

[19:00] Leverage resources to model ethics and success for the Kingdom

[19:55] Reflect on your specific role and mission God wants you pursuing

[20:22] Time is running out to stand up and lead according to truth