1. The radical change in Bethlehem. Jesus Christ underwent a major transformation. He came down from heaven and was born as a baby.
2. The radical change in Nazareth. Jesus Christ grew up as a normal young man, silently learning and humbly obeying His parents.
3. The radical change in Galilee. Jesus Christ was transformed radically from a quiet and humble carpenter’s apprentice to a radical preacher with miracles, signs and wonders. Galilee was the region that had cities like Capernaum, Chorazin and Bethsaida. It was in these cities that Jesus performed awesome miracles. This was the third phase of His ministry. The change from Nazareth to Galilee was dramatic. In Nazareth, Jesus was a quiet unassuming person, living a normal carpenter’s life. But then He underwent a radical change and moved forward with a completely new presentation. When a snake sheds its skin, it dramatically reveals a brand new shining glistening coat. A new day is born and new things are going to come forth. Radical changes are working.
4. The radical change in Jerusalem. The ministry of Jesus Christ underwent a radical change. He was transformed from a radical, outgoing and invincible preacher into a humble lamb. As a humble lamb, He allowed himself to be subjected to interrogation, torture and crucifixion. This part of His ministry was quite different from Galilee, Nazareth or Bethlehem. It was to be the last radical change on earth.
Four Keys to Radical Change in Your Ministry
1. Make radical changes by carefully listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Following the will of God will guarantee a radical change in your life and ministry.
2. Make radical changes in your ministry by taking major decisions. Radical changes are brought about by taking major decisions. Changing the time of a church service from 7.30am to 8.00am is not a major decision and it will not bring about a major change to your ministry. Minor decisions will only lead to minor changes in the ministry. Deciding to acquire a church building is a major decision that will lead to a radical change in your ministry.
3. Make the radical changes of your life and ministry without ever departing from your original calling. It is very dangerous to step away from the principles of the word of God and the call of God. If you have been called to be a pastor, you are likely to be a pastor all your life. You may pastor different groups of people but that calling will never go away. If you are called to be a prophet that calling will stay with you. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
You can never set aside John 3:16 and the purpose for which Christ came to shed His blood. Jesus did not shed His blood for us so that we would be successful. He shed His blood for us to save us from our sins. God did not send His son to this world to make us rich or to give us a good life in America. Do not change the gospel! God sent His Son into the world that we might not perish. The whole church must not depart from these foundations. Departing from these foundations is not a radical change but a radical deterioration.
4. Make the radical changes without violating spiritual laws. Do not violate, disobey or dishonour your spiritual fathers because you are making a radical change in your ministry. Do not break the church you have belonged to for years when you make a radical change. The radical change I am talking about does not include disloyalty and treachery. Judas decided to sell his master, Jesus Christ! That was not a radical change. That was radical destruction. As you read this book, may God give you radical upward and forward changes in your life and ministry.
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