The flow of the presence of God has triggered an unprecedented spiritual harvest throughout the world despite the flood waters the enemy has created. God is raising up leaders, men and women of purpose, who will be able to work in cooperation together with Him to reap this great end-time harvest.
Our world is crying out for leaders of integrity. History reveals that many forms of government which started with good intentions ultimately failed, and in most cases the failure was due to the moral downfall of leadership.
You can be the leader God is seeking! You are a steward set over many valuable resources which He has entrusted to you. The greatest resource with which you have been entrusted, of course, is the Gospel. But you are also responsible for other things which He has given you.
The test of any man, woman, or ministry is not spiritual gifts, power, or natural abilities which are evidenced. The standard of God is spiritual fruit:
Matthew 7:20 "Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them…"
Spiritual fruits are the qualities of character and conduct that reveal what a person is really like inside according to Luke 6:43-45.
Your reputation is how others perceive you to be. Your character is who you really are. In Revelation 3:1, Jesus spoke of a church that had the reputation that they lived, but in reality they were dead. That was their true character. It has been said that the true test of character is what you do when no one is watching.
The men and women God who are placed on the cutting edge of this end-time spiritual harvest are those who will use every resource at their disposal to fulfill His plan. God is not looking for educated men and women with natural abilities, charisma, and great personalities. He is seeking those who will be faithful to accomplish His purposes:
1 Corinthians 4:2 "Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus told a parable about servants whose master gave them resources called “talents” (a New Testament term for money). Those who were good stewards and used their funds wisely were judged faithful and rewarded. Those who did not use their resources properly were held accountable.
The qualifications God seeks as He is raising up leaders to reap this end-time harvest are not natural abilities, education, or a great resume. He is more concerned with your anointing, character, and conduct. He requires that you are faithful. Faithful to your spouse. Faithful to God. A faithful servant. Faithful to your destiny. Christ-like character is God's standard of evaluation and provides you the ability to walk through the deep waters rather than sink.
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