04/08/2022
Leadership development with Pst Angel Whyte City Ikot Ekpene
Tuesday, 2nd August, 2022
You want to become a leader, such that when equals gather, you get singled out, you need to be processed in training. Dominion City is place where leaders are trained. There is a huge difference between a live chicken and the cooked one. You can't eat live chicken, but after processing, everybody wants it. That is what Dominion City will do to you, once you submit to training, after you are processed, everybody wants you.
It's left for you to submit to training, to be processed. Jesus told Peter;
Luke.5.10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Peter was well groomed such that he stood out from all the other disciples.
One of the ways you know a leader is that A LEADER LOVES HIS MASTER.
John.18.10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
When they came to arrest Jesus, it's Peter that acted to defend his master. Peter was not targeting Malchus ear, he was targeting his head, because they came to touch his Pastor.
Christians of this days don't have heart to take risk. They would rather watch than defend if the leader/pastor was attacked.
Matt.14.26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
Matt.14.27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
When they saw Jesus walk on the sea, it was still one man that is always ready to take risk. At times he acts before thinking. This is how we are supposed to follow Jesus. See what Peter did;
Matt.14.28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
A LEADER TAKES RISK. Peter could take the kind of risk no other person was ready for, and Jesus loves such people.
Matt.14.29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Immediately Jesus said come, Peter had jumped into the water towards Jesus. We was not just walking on water, he was walking on the words of Jesus. When he saw the raging storms, he removed his eyes from Jesus and started sinking. This is why the scriptures cautions us to keep our focus on Jesus. (Hebrewd 12:2).
One other time, when Jesus asked his disciples;
Matt.16.15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
God opened Peter's eyes;
Matt.16.16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Matt.16.17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Why is it that God always revealed something to Peter?
When Jesus resurrected and saw Mary Magdalene, he sent a special message to Peter;
Mark.16.7 But go your way, tell *his disciples and Peter* that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
He singled Peter out of the rest. There is something about Peter. On the side of men, he singled Peter out. On the side of women, he singled Mary Magdalene out.
When the news got to the apostles that Jesus body was not in the tomb, John got there ahead of Peter but did not enter, but Peter entered. Peter does not have fear.
The book of acts is not yet concluded. What will you do to get your name included in it. How can you leave this world and go and your name won't be included in the Holy Scripture. Why are you ok with ordinary life? How can the zone you are in not know you exist? Peter carefully imprinted his name in the scriptures.
Many of us are not active in the Church and it's the same careless attitude we show in our families. That is why you are not the leader there. You are not involved in the decision making. After decisions are taken, you just get to hear the out come. How does your family see you? A leader or a parasite?
What is your value in your family? What is your value in the kingdom? You have not decided to stand out. You still have a slavery mentality.
It's enough for the Kingdom to minister for you first, after a while, you single yourself out and handle responsibilities. This is how the leadership quality in you comes out.
It's during your processing that your excesses gets severed.
A LEADER IS A GIVER
A leader provides solutions to problems. Just like in the family, when an issue comes up, you want your daddy to solve all the problems. You can contribute to the welfare of the family. This makes you stand out from the rest of the children.
When your parents see you only as a receptor, they may never reveal the shares of the family to you because they see you as a child. Bring ideas and solutions to the table, it's a show of maturity.
Peter and the rest of the women singled out (luke 8:1) where solving problems. The scriptures only includes your name if you are; creating problems or solving problems. Ahab and Jezebel were creating problems, but men like Peter create solutions.
Don't shift the blame for your failures. You are responsible for your future.
The real inheritance is inside you, after you are processed, you impact your world easily. In the kingdom, leadership is given because you are worthy for it. God will have to test your heart before handing anything to you.
1Sam.16.5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
1Sam.16.6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.
1Sam.16.7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
1Sam.16.8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
1Sam.16.9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
1Sam.16.10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.
All of Davids brothers were not qualified for leadership.
God can spend years training you and test you in seconds. God was watching David when he killed a lion and a bear to protect the sheep. Leadership is not an age issue, it's a work of the heart.
1Sam.16.11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
1Sam.16.12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
How can David be the youngest and is ruling the rest? David was just 17 years. What can you offer to your generation? Micheal Faraday invented electricity for those going to school mean while he was not a student.
A LEADER LOVES AND PRAYS FOR HIS ENEMIES
Luke.6.35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
This is how God sees a leader. God sends light and rain on both the good and bad. You should have that same mindset. Think of rendering service to others.
A LEADER IS A SERVANT
Matt.20.28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Prayer;
"Lord have mercy on me, circumcise my heart. Please remove the impurities in my heart (greed, wickedness, bitterness etc.) Perform surgery in me and make me a better person. Help me to know you. Take me deeper, I don't want to be an ordinary person. Change my life."
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