FAITH LIFE SAINTS

The scriptures says “and he sat down and called the twelve and saith unto them, if any man desires to be the first, the same shall be last of all and a servant of all”. So there is nothing tag all wrong with the desire to be first as long as the way you pursue it is by desiring to be last. It is not some false humility that comes from personal debasing. Wanting to be last simply desires to be the servant. Jesus chose to put himself in the position of a servant. As a servant he could reach all and help all. He did not come exalting himself. EXALTATION IS THE JOB OF THE FATHER. It is also written “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men”. One can only fulfill the call of his life. He cannot fulfill his selfish ambition or his imitation of another. You only get grace for your call. Trying to irritate other puts one beyond the realm of GOD’S GRACE therefore, the ministry becomes laborious and difficult. A part form God’s grace, one finds himself in the w

Not every faithful servant will make a good leader. FAITHFULNESS is definitely as a per-requisite for being a leader but it is not the only PER-REQUISITE. Being placed in lead The church tends to promote on a first-come first-serve basis. Just because someone has seniority does not mean that he is the most capable for the job. It is not lack of loyalty to place someone in as the leader. In fact it is extremely unfair to place a person in a position that will bring about certain failure. Workers and helpers should be selected because they have the needed skills. Similarly, leaders need to be selected because they have the needed skills. To be one or the other is not a matter of superiority. It is simply a matter of capabilities. A person will function best in the areas of his capabilities. One of the easiest ways to prevent competition for status is to express genuine appreciation to workers at all levels. Be sure they know they are appreciated for their particular capabili