So many people respect "the title", but not the character of a person.
A few years ago, I had the privilege of being a part of several meetings, and conference calls with an International Ministry. After one of the meetings they went around the table, and thanked the Pastors that attended. One of the members came up to me, and gave me a hug. She said, "I didn't know you were a Pastor; you're so humble, and I've never seen that." She went on to tell the Apostles that were there, how humble I was.
As I looked back on my encounter with this woman during the day; I remembered that I was the first to arrive, and helped her sweep up the floors and tidy up the bathroom. I asked others did they need anything to drink or eat, and I served them.
I'm not big on titles, unless someone tries to address me as a Ms, when I am a MRS. I've studied the life of Jesus, and before I was ordained as a Pastor I operated my ministry, and served others. He is the only person I ever wanted to be like, and strive to. He is the Leader that all other leaders should follow. And he is the Christ, that all Christians should be.
Spiritual Leaders are called to serve. Jesus washed his disciples' feet, and wanted all those that wanted to be healed to have access to him.(Not the other way around) He loved children, and knew it is in them the truth would carry on. He was also, despised by religious leaders, and did not look the part, or had the right social affiliation.
Matthew 13 54-56 NIV
Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” And they took offense at him.
I believe your character supersedes your title, and GOD feels the same way. I respect all people, but know that some people don't care about getting better, they care about looking better.
In 2014, the glitz is not glamorous and everything that glitters is not gold. People have to get to the point where they look in the Bible to see their debt has already been paid in JOHN 3:16-21, and the guidelines already set.
Be careful of the wolves...
In His Love,
Pastor Aisha
Jesus said,
“Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned. Matthew 7 15-20 Msg Bible
A few years ago, I had the privilege of being a part of several meetings, and conference calls with an International Ministry. After one of the meetings they went around the table, and thanked the Pastors that attended. One of the members came up to me, and gave me a hug. She said, "I didn't know you were a Pastor; you're so humble, and I've never seen that." She went on to tell the Apostles that were there, how humble I was.
As I looked back on my encounter with this woman during the day; I remembered that I was the first to arrive, and helped her sweep up the floors and tidy up the bathroom. I asked others did they need anything to drink or eat, and I served them.
I'm not big on titles, unless someone tries to address me as a Ms, when I am a MRS. I've studied the life of Jesus, and before I was ordained as a Pastor I operated my ministry, and served others. He is the only person I ever wanted to be like, and strive to. He is the Leader that all other leaders should follow. And he is the Christ, that all Christians should be.
Spiritual Leaders are called to serve. Jesus washed his disciples' feet, and wanted all those that wanted to be healed to have access to him.(Not the other way around) He loved children, and knew it is in them the truth would carry on. He was also, despised by religious leaders, and did not look the part, or had the right social affiliation.
Matthew 13 54-56 NIV
Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” And they took offense at him.
I believe your character supersedes your title, and GOD feels the same way. I respect all people, but know that some people don't care about getting better, they care about looking better.
In 2014, the glitz is not glamorous and everything that glitters is not gold. People have to get to the point where they look in the Bible to see their debt has already been paid in JOHN 3:16-21, and the guidelines already set.
Be careful of the wolves...
In His Love,
Pastor Aisha
Jesus said,
“Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned. Matthew 7 15-20 Msg Bible
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