The Proof Is In The Pudding!

The ultimate proof of a rainmaker is that they make it happen when others do not. Many times this is baffling to the non-rainmakers.

These individuals are programmed different in the following ways:
• They perceive different
• They speak different
• They do different
• They demonstrate different

The fourth and final characteristic is really the results of the first three. Because the rainmaker perceives or sees different, they speak different and this results in different actions.

Because the actions are different, the natural outcome is demonstrable results that are different. It is here that the rainmaker really outshines those around them. The others usually continue in the same old actions hoping for something different to happen. When it doesn’t they blame the system and complain about the rainmaker.

There is a point I would like to make here about the quality/amount/quantity of the demonstration of the rainmaker: that is, it is directly proportional to the quality of the first three characteristics. If they perceive a little different, they will only speak and do a little different.

However, if they perceive significantly different, they will speak and do significantly different, thus the demonstration will be significantly different.

If you want to stand out as a rainmaker, rise above the masses of mediocrity, it first must begin with your perception. IMHO, it all begins with how you see things spiritually. Jn 3:3

I hope you have benefited from this series of postings on being a rainmaker. I would appreciate your feedback.

Speaking Your Reality

Rainmakers are unique individuals - they have the ability to make things happen. They produce when everyone else is making excuses.

The makeup of a rainmaker is different from others. The DNA of who they are, causes them to perceive their situations different. This then triggers the second key component of their makeup - they speak different.

The words of a rainmaker are very different from the average individual. Those of the mediocre masses speak of limitations: how bad the market it, how tough the customers are, how it is not as good as it used to be. On the other hand, the rainmaker, because they see different, speak of opportunity. The rainmaker does not deny the difficulty, but they speak with a different intent and approach to the situation.

In our previous post, we spoke of Major.OP Smith. When he and his marines were totally surrounded, Maj. Smith saw a different opportunity and expressed it with different language. He is recorded as replying "Excellent!" "What do you mean Major?" "Are you crazy?" No, just verbalizing an internal difference. Even today, you can almost feel his intensity - "Excellent!"

Kingdom Rainmakers
Spiritual rainmakers have a different language also; it is a language of faith. Elijah heard God say He was sending rain. Elijah's response was to tell Ahab to get up, eat and drink or have feast, because I hear the sound of the abundance of rain.

Notice, it had not started to rain yet. it was still hot and arid with a drought induced famine. Yet Elijah was speaking different. He was speaking what he perceived above and beyond the obvious physical conditions. He was speaking what he knew in the spirit realm.

Kingdom rainmakers are those who are led by the Spirit, declaring what the Spirit is revealing. It is not in existence in the temporal realm - yet; but they speak what they know as if it is being experienced in the here and now.

Influence
The rainmaker's programming to speak different allows them to have a significant influence on individuals.

• Major OP Smith was able to lead his men to safety. Obviously, they trusted and followed him because of what he spoke.
• Ahab arose and did what Elijah told him to do.

The words of a rainmaker are powerful - they influence others to do or be, beyond their present circumstances.

Food for thought -
In these current economic times, are you speaking as a rainmaker?

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Rainmaker - Git R Done

Are you a rainmaker? These individuals,regardless of industry or profession, are the producers: the top salesperson, marketer or the leader that makes things happen. The identifying mark of a rainmaker is that no matter the present circumstance they make things happen.

Because a rainmaker can make it happen,
they can make a difference.

Rainmakers make a difference because they are wired different. The DNA of who they are will not accept the mediocrity of the masses. The status quo is the plague to rainmakers. You cannot box them in with the traditional paradigms.

Spiritual Rainmakers
Just like the market place, the Kingdom has rainmakers. These are the individuals that make a difference in their worlds by being different. This individual is also wired different: at their new birth experience they are programmed with the spiritiual DNA of the King and designed to express Kingdom truths.

Kingdom rainmakers are passionate abou thier purpose in the kingdom and will stop and nothing to make it real.

• They will seem out of place in the church of mediocrity.
• They will be talked about by the apathetic religious institution.
• They will be challenged by the traditional ecclesiastical structure.

Yet, they will persevere and make it happen!

Jesus was a rainmaker.

• His DNA was unique.
• He knew His purpose.
• He was criticized by the religious establishment.

Yet He made it happen.

There are four key characteristics of a rainmakers DNA that are manifested:

1. They perceive different
2. they speak different
3. They do different
4. They demonstrate different

In the coming days, I will blog on each of these in a little more detail - stay tunded. I want to challenge us all to be Kingdom Rainmakers.

till next time
Martin

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