THE STORY BEHIND THE GLORY BUSINESS SECRETS (For Bishops/Pastors/Ministers only)
50 SECRETS ON HOW TO AVOID PITFALLS IN MINISTRY (2 CORINTHIANS 5:7)
C alling is different from opportunity. Sometimes, Christians have a circumstantial faith and make decisions on “open door” opportunities or leverage different relationships. But we are called to live by faith and not by sight (or circumstances), to strive for our high calling in Christ (Heb. 3:1), and to complete the work that God has prepared for us before the foundation of the world (Eph 2:10). We are to be a people of destiny, who don’t live according to who we used to be, but according to who we are to become (Eph 4:1). That is why I am led to title the twenty-third uncommon secret on how to avoid pitfalls in ministry as: 23. Never feel the reason why you are invited is because you are more anointed than your host. Anointing is not about being skilled in a task, although skill is a by-product of the anointing. I’ve heard people rave about a certain minister’s “anointing” because it is so “inspirational”. May I suggest that inspiration is not anointing.
There are a lot of “inspirational” speakers in the world that are not inspired or anointed by the God and Creator of the universe; to Him be all praise and honor and glory – Amen. Being anointed involves God’s ordaining power to fulfill your calling – your divine purpose. This might mean that an anointed person may not be “inspirational”. Micaiah, the Old Testament prophet, was the same way. Even though Jehoshaphat did not like what Micaiah said (1 Kings 22:18), there was no denying that God had anointed Micaiah in his calling even though Micaiah’s message certainly was not considered as inspirational. We need to learn that the anointing is God’s sovereign confirmation within a Christian leader that is independent of what people say about his ministry; in fact, it is the very confidence that carries the Christian leader in times of public criticism. So, it is a taboo to feel that the reason you are being invited is because you are more anointed than your host or others. God equips different pastors with different strengths for their congregations. Instead of comparing the anointing, focus on how you can best use your gifts to serve your God.
Humility is Key: The Bible emphasizes humility in leadership (1 Peter 5:2- 4). True anointing is shown by a heart turned towards God and service, not by a sense of superiority. More secrets in the next edition of this booklet. Don’t miss any edition. HEAVEN AT LAST! For ministry questions, text :+2349032648292.
FOR BUSINESSMEN/ WOMEN! LESSONS FROM GREAT MINDS
TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS! Y ou never know when a moment and a few sincere words have an impact on a life.” – Zig Ziglar
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there — you must go beyond them.” – Bruce Lee
Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” – Teddy Roosevelt
