The purpose of leadership

                                      

Discipline. Rom. 13:1-5 “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”

No organization or family will succeed without  discipline. The offender should be punished and the obedient praised. A leader should not be partial in judgment. 

Leadership is there to care for the welfare of God’s people. God is looking for people who care.

Ez. 34:5-6 “…scattered because there is no shepherd.”

1Pet.5:2-3 “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”

a)      You have to feed them – with the word of God. As much as possible a leader should create jobs for his followers

b)      Taking oversight – to be mentally sensitive to their needs. People should have good families, good jobs, good businesses etc.

c)      By being examples of good Christians to their followers.

For guidance and decision making. A vote or crowd does not equal decision. After all suggestions, somebody has to stand and articulate the decision. Note that the majority is not always right.

Look at the level of the followers – don’t compromise when their opinion is wrong – stand for the right decision. Sometimes you have to stand alone. There is time of rejection .

Jn. 6:68 “From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.  Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Even when they reject you, stand for the truth. Those that love the truth will definitely abide.

Acts 15:19 “Wherefore my sentence is…” Every successful leader is a commander. Having heard all their opinion, you have to stick out your neck and take the right decision. Indecision is dangerous. You cannot become a leader until you become yourself. You are a leader when you can articulate your views.

Remember that posterity will forgive you if you make a decision and fail than that you did not make a decision at all.

Orderliness – there must be a way for doing things and everybody is expected to comply.

Modeling. Jesus used most of his ministry teaching his followers - thus reproducing himself in them.  He had the first 3, the 12, the 70, 120 and the multitude.

Leadership is graduated – that means you move from one level to another. Don’t let people into leadership without training and proving them. A person that is not trained cannot be trusted.

Don’t appoint people who love leadership into position – it is destructive. Put people who feel empty – they are ready to learn – they are humble and meek.

LEADERSHIP IN THE HOME

                                           

Eph. 6:8 “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”  Some people spoil an issue when it does not favor them. When it comes to their turn heaven will open the book of records for reference. Vs. 10, Addressing the family he said, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might”

Angels existed before man. Michael was in charge of warring angels, Gabriel was in charge of messenger angels while Lucifer was in charge of singing angels. In Is. 14:11–15, When he (Lucifer) was cast out into the earth there was a lamentation “...Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you…”  Rev. 12:12b

Gen. 3:1-5 Satan went to the family to turn it against God. Satan from the onset has been targeting the family. Every family should put on the whole amour of God because if Satan can get the family, he has gotten the whole nation – the armor is for every member of the family.

Our weapons are; the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Jesus and the Word of God..Eph. 6:12, It is not physical wrestling – it is spiritual and requires spiritual weapons..vs 13, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day” There is an evil day so Satanic attack is not everyday..vs 14, ‘truth’ with truth you can overcome the Satan. Every truth you receive constitutes a weapon against the enemy – make sure you are operating in the truth. 

Righteousness is a gift. It means right standing with God – without sense of guilt  or inferiority. Never allow wickedness into your home. Grow in righteousness, don’t carry sin consciousness and don’t depend on confession of sins.  Receive grace to live in the consciousness of your  righteousness in Christ.

Rom. 8:1-2 “…law of the Spirit” is the law of righteousness. Sin is a nature. When you are born again God kills that nature – you begin to abhor the bad things you used to do before.

Rom. 1:16-17 “… the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…” Equip your home with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t welcome bad news to your home. Your home should be a garden of love. Don’t do casting prayer in your home. The demons you cast out keep lurking around the home – that is the reason you see funny things in children of prayer contractors.

Eph. 6:16, “Shield of faith” No matter what is going on, stand by faith and defend your home. As long as it persists, resist it – don’t give up remember “ the just shall live by his faith.” Hab. 2:4b.  If you don’t like the way your child is developing, begin to declare the Word of God on him. Hold hands with your spouse and pray in agreement. Mt. 18:19. “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” Don’t look down on yourself - remember daddy Noah -  every man is a pastor in his home.

Vs. 17a, “Helmet of salvation” Ensure that every member of your family is saved. If you are not saved, you are not safe.

Vs. 17:b, “Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God” Every believer should know the Word of God – it is the one you know that you will release – and when you do, the Holy Spirit has raw materials for the work.

 I pray that the power that is in the Word of God works in your life. Amen. Praise God.