THE ART AND ACT OF LEADERSHIP
June 17, 2021KEENNESS AND KINGSHIP
June 17, 2021
It takes the spirit of servant-hood to be a successful steward.
True servants are not noise makers.
The spirit of servant-hood detests failure and discouragement.
Spirit of servant-hood is the gateway to leadership.
(Psalms 89:20, Luke 22:24-27, Matthew 20:25-28, Mark 10:43-45)
The spirit of servant-hood is the anointing of kings.
WHAT THE SPIRIT OF SERVANT-HOOD COMPRISES OF
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Meekness – (1 Peter 3.4; Matthew 5:5)
Spirit of meekness is the covenant platform for greatness (Matthew 1:27, 28)
Level of meekness determines height of greatness.
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Obedience (Philippians 2:5-10)
Obedience is the proof of authentic servant-hood (Matthew 8:8, 9, Ezekiel 36:27)
Spirit of obedience is platform for supernatural blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-4; Isaiah 1:19; Job 36:11)
It takes spirit of obedience to subdue the spirit of disobedience (Ephesians 2:2)
Quality of obedience determines color of destiny
This spirit makes obedience wilful – (John 10:17, 18)
It also makes prompt – (Galatians 1:16, Genesis 12:1-4, 17:22-26, 22:3)
Prompt response commits God.
Furthermore, it makes obedience delight-some (Jeremiah 23:33-40, Deuteronomy 28:47, 48)
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Love – Love is catalyst to sustainable stewardship (11 Timothy 1:6, 7, Philippians 1:21 (S.O.S 8:6, 1 Corinthians 15:31, Philippians 3:7, 8, Romans 8:35-39)
The spirit of love is the platform for pace-setting exploits – (1 Corinthians 2:9)
When you are sold out to God you stand out among men.
Anointed lovers of God will end as high-flyers
We need grace (Romans 12: 28, 29)
Grace for stewardship is accessible by the spirit of stewardship – (Acts 4:31-33)
