3-2-1 Leadership. Maverick (At the Movies) 11.17.24

November 19, 2024 4:52 PM
3 Takeaways to Equip & Inspire:
  1. Shame and Guilt Don't Define You:
    Just like Maverick in Top Gun: Maverick, shame and guilt can keep us trapped, thinking we’ll never break free from our past mistakes. But remember the elephant: it doesn’t realize the power it has to break free because it’s been conditioned by its past. Romans 8:1 reminds us, “There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.” Don’t let the chains of your past hold you back. You have the power to move forward in Christ! Just like Maverick in Top Gun: Maverick, shame and guilt can keep us trapped, thinking we’ll never break free from our past mistakes. But remember the elephant: it doesn’t realize the power it has to break free because it’s been conditioned by its past. Romans 8:1 reminds us, “There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.” Don’t let the chains of your past hold you back. You have the power to move forward in Christ!
  2. Fear and Doubt Can Be Overcome:
    Fear often keeps us from taking that leap of faith because we can’t see what’s on the other side. But remember the impala: even though it can jump over a 3-foot wall, it stays trapped because it won’t leap unless it sees where it will land. 1 Timothy 1:7 tells us, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” Trust God with the unknown and take the leap—He’s already on the other side.
  3. Bitterness and Unforgiveness Trap Us:
    Holding onto bitterness is like the monkey clinging to the salt in the hole—it’s trapped because it refuses to let go. Unforgiveness only traps us, not the person who hurt us. Jesus said in Matthew 6:14, “If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Let go of the salt, free yourself from the bitterness, and trust God to handle the rest.
2 Quotes to Reflect On:
  1. “It's hard to move past your past, but like the elephant we will move forward, like the impala we can get over it, and like the baboon we must let it go.
  2. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
1 Question to Act On:
  1. What is one thing you’re holding onto—shame, fear, or bitterness—that’s keeping you from moving forward? What step can you take today to let it go?