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    Spiritual Leadership
    Spiritual Leadership
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    Spiritual Leadership

    By Bill Vincent

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    All across the world Christian people have not truly learned the ability to arm themselves. A Christian who is not prepared to suffer is comparable to a soldier who goes to war unarmed. It seems that one of the hardest things to accomplish after a little ministry success is humility. A proud person blames everyone while excusing himself. We all must learn to win in the fight of faith. This is a powerful book that is sure to stir your fight. Have you ever seen a person start their walk on fire for Jesus, only to end up in a lukewarm state after a process of time? You wonder, how could someone so enthusiastic end up so weary in their walk? There is a battle many leaders face today and this cutting edge book reveals some powerful strategies to be Spiritual Leaders.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXinXii
    Release dateJun 3, 2016
    ISBN9781304747242
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    Bill Vincent

    Diving deep into the realms of spiritual awakening, Bill Vincent embodies a connection with the Supernatural that spans over three decades. With a robust prophetic anointing, he has dedicated his life to ministry, serving as a guiding light and a pillar of strength in Revival Waves of Glory Ministries.Bill Vincent is not just a Minister but a prolific Author, contributing to the spiritual enlightenment of many through his diverse range of writings and teachings. His work encompasses themes of deliverance, fostering the presence of God, and shaping Apostolic, cutting-edge Church structure. His insights are drawn from a wellspring of experience, steeped in Revival, and fine-tuned by a profound Spiritual Sensitivity.In his relentless pursuit of God's Presence and his commitment to sustaining Revival, Bill focuses primarily on inviting divine encounters and maintaining a spiritual atmosphere ripe for transformation. His extensive library of over 125 books serves as a beacon of hope, guiding countless individuals in overcoming the shackles of Satan and embracing the light of God.Revival Waves of Glory Ministries is not your typical church – it’s a prophetic ministry, a sanctuary where the Holy Spirit is given the freedom to move as He wills. Our sermons, a blend of divine wisdom and revelation, can be experienced on Rumble, immersing you in the transformative power of the Word: https://rumble.com/c/revivalwavesofgloryministriesbillvincentFor a deeper exploration into our teachings, visions, and the manifold grace of God, visit https://www.revivalwavesofgloryministries.com/.Embark on a journey of spiritual discovery with Bill Vincent, and let the waves of revival wash over you, unveiling the divine power and boundless love of God!Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-vincent2Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/revivalwavesofgloryministriesbillvincentBe sure to check out our new videos Downloads From Heaven!Donate: https://www.revivalwavesofgloryministries.com/givingBookstore: https://www.revivalwavesofgloryministries.com/online-storesInvite Bill Vincent (PREACH, TEACH AND PROPHETIC MINISTRY) to your Event: rwgministry@yahoo.com

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      Spiritual Leadership - Bill Vincent

      Chapter One

      Arm Yourself

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      ll across the world Christian people have not truly learned the ability to arm themselves. A Christian who is not prepared to suffer is comparable to a soldier who goes to war unarmed.

      1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

      Just as a human being matures physically and mentally, a believer also matures spiritually. We begin our spiritual walk with Christ as babies (1 Peter 2:2) and ideally progress from infancy to childhood and then to adulthood or maturity (Ephesians 4:14; Hebrews 5:14).

      Physical growth progresses with the passage of time. You will never find a two-year-old who is six feet tall! You cannot hurry physical maturity because it is a function of time. You naturally grow at a predetermined rate that is tied to the passage of time.

      Intelligent growth is not a function of time but of learning. If you are thirty years old and have yet to master the first-grade level of reading, you will not be able to comprehend the tenth-grade level. Conversely, there are twelve-year-olds who have completed their high school education.

      Spiritual growth is not a function of time or learning. I am sorry to report there are people who have been saved for years who are still immature babies or children in the spirit. This even includes people well-versed in Scriptures and memorization. Their knowledge of the Word does not mean they are skilled in its application.

      If spiritual growth was a function of learning scripture, the Pharisees would have been the most mature of Jesus’ day. They could quote the first five books of the Bible from memory, yet they didn’t recognize the Son of God as He cast out demons and raised the dead.

      So what causes spiritual growth? We just read that those who suffer as Christ suffered have reached spiritual maturity. Is it a function of suffering? I know many who have suffered greatly in their Christian walk, yet they remain in the trenches of bitterness and despair. These are not the spiritually mature. Suffering in itself does not cause spiritual growth. Maturity is found through our obedience to God in the midst of suffering. This is what it means to suffer as Christ suffered.

      Hebrews 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

      The suffering Jesus experienced was the direct result of His obedience to the will of God. The course or flow of this world’s system directly opposes the kingdom of God; therefore, when we obey God we move against the current. This automatically introduces conflict, which gives birth to persecution, affliction, and tribulation. Obedience in the midst of this conflict causes spiritual growth. Examine again the words of Peter.

      1 Peter 4:1, 2 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

      Suffering after the pattern of Christ brings a believer to maturity. This kind of suffering is caused when we resist the will of man to submit to the will of God.

      It is not the religious suffering of self-induced pain and neglect. It is not dying of a disease or lacking the finances to pay your bills. God receives no glory from these. This mentality has actually caused many to search for an opportunity to inflict themselves with suffering in order to feel worthy. They believe God is pleased if they make themselves suffer for Him. This perverts their relationship, causing it to be based on works and not grace.

      We are to embrace the suffering Christ experienced. Jesus did not suffer because He was diseased and lacked money to pay His bills.

      No, the suffering He experienced was to be tempted in every manner possible and yet remain obedient to His Father. He was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15).

      We face resistance when our desire and the desire of those who influence our will to go one direction, but God wills another.

      Jesus and His disciples had come into the region of Caesarea Philippi. He questioned them as to who they thought He was. In answer, Peter boldly declared Jesus to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus affirmed Peter’s revelation.

      Immediately following this, Jesus told them He was going to Jerusalem, would suffer many things, be killed, and then rise again. This disturbed Peter, so he pulled Jesus aside and rebuked Him.

      Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

      Jesus had told His disciples that it was God’s will that He suffer, die, and rise again. Yet Peter and the other disciples believed it was only a matter of time before Jesus set up His kingdom (Acts 1:6). They had all endured so much hardship to follow Jesus. Why would He die now when the hope of the kingdom was so near?

      Peter was confused. What does He mean, I am going to die? What will happen to us? What good could His dying possibly do?

      His fears focused on self-preservation instead of the will of the Father. He had yielded to the desires of the same selfish nature that entered man at the fall. It is the self-ruled will that opposes the will of God. Jesus seized the opportunity and used Peter’s error to teach the disciples this powerful truth:

      Matthew 16:24. 25 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. The only way to walk with Jesus is to completely deny yourself and take up the cross. This means dying to your own desire and will. This attitude enables you to follow Christ in His example of obedience in the face of suffering.

      Whether you have died to your desires or not, you will eventually find yourself in a position where you will have to choose between comfort, advantage, security, self-esteem, or pleasure, and the will of God.

      God purposely steers us to these places where we must choose between our desire and His will. It is called His testing. In Psalms 11:5 we find, The LORD tests the righteous. And again in Psalms 17:3, You have tested my heart…. You have tried me and have found nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. Paul affirms this with, We speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts (1 Thessalonians 2:4).

      Abraham waited twenty-five years for his son of promise. This in itself was a test. Most people will not wait more than a few months for the promise of God. After Isaac was born, God waited until Abraham and he were very close before He gave Abraham another test.

      Genesis 22:1, 2 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

      Notice the scripture specifically says, God tested Abraham. Isaac was more dear than life to Abraham. Yet Abraham proved his love for God by offering his most precious possession. Abraham rose early in the morning and made the three-day journey to the place God showed him. He bound his son on the altar and raised the knife in obedience to God. Then the angel of the Lord said:

      Genesis 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

      Let’s look again at Abraham’s great-grandson Joseph. God gave him a dream of leadership. God knew beforehand exactly how it would come to pass—Joseph’s older brothers would turn on him and sell him into slavery. The Lord did not panic when his jealous brothers did this wicked thing. He knows the end from the beginning (Isa. 46:10). God did not author their evil behavior, but He did use the opportunity it afforded to test Joseph’s heart.

      Psalms 105:17-19 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

      Joseph did not disobey or dishonor God. He believed in the dream, but even more he believed in the God who had promised it. God’s promise was so real that Joseph clung to it in the midst of unbelief and adversity. He believed yet suffered. His obedience was accompanied by suffering. He faced the same temptation his descendants would later face in the wilderness. Would he complain, be offended and bitter toward God and his brothers, or would he learn obedience by that which he suffered? He chose obedience and endured suffering because he knew God was faithful. In the end he was greatly rewarded for faithfulness.

      Joseph’s descendants (the people of Israel) were also tested numerous times. But they had a different heart than what Joseph had. Over and over they failed and chose their own comfort, security, and pleasure over God’s heart.

      They were first tested when Pharaoh would not let them go, even after he’d seen the miracles. Because of the hardness of Pharaoh’s heart, things got much worse for them. They were no longer supplied with straw for their quota of bricks. This meant that after a long day of toiling under the hot Egyptian sun they had to glean in the fields by night. In the face of this hardship, they complained to Moses (Exodus 5:6–21).

      Later, after even mightier signs and wonders, Moses encouraged the people to believe God’s promise of deliverance. But they did not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage (Exodus 6:9). It seemed the more God’s plan was revealed, the worse it was for the descendants of Abraham. They were so discouraged they wanted to forget their dream of freedom and embrace Egyptian slavery. The pressure of their circumstances caused them to be mindful of the things of men rather than the plan of God.

      When they left Egypt, God led them right up to the Red Sea where He once again hardened Pharaoh’s heart so that Pharaoh pursued them. Now there was a sea before them and behind them a massive army waiting to butcher them. Watch the response of the Israelites.

      Then they said to Moses, "Because there were no graves in

      Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why

      Exodus 14:11, 12 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.

      Notice the words, it would have been better for us. This is a key statement; it revealed their disobedient hearts. They were more concerned about themselves than the will of God. This is exactly what Jesus was saying to Peter when He said, You are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men (Matt. 16:23). The only way we can fulfill the will of God is to lay down our lives and trust in His loving care for us.

      If not, we will abort His will whenever we perceive the suffering as more difficult than we can bear.

      Even though they complained, God delivered Abraham’s descendants by parting the Red Sea. They crossed over on dry ground and turned to watch those who had oppressed them for four centuries buried under the waters.

      After seeing all this, Israel sang and danced with great joy. Oh the love and confidence they had for God now that they had seen Him move so mightily on their behalf. They would never doubt Him again! Right? Wrong!

      Three days later God presented them with a new test.

      Exodus 15:22-24 So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water. And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?

      Complaining is a form of rebellion. It murmurs that God’s way is not the right way, His provision not good enough. Just three days after they saw God’s mighty power they failed another test.

      God provided the water they needed.

      A few days later the people complained again because they were short of food. Disgruntled they murmured about how much better their food had been back in Egyptian slavery.

      God told Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them (Exodus 16:4).

      This pattern of testing and rebellion repeated itself many times. Their constant rebellion caused them to never leave their place of testing. Hebrews sums up the sad story.

      Hebrews 3:7-10 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

      Their hearts were always looking somewhere else. This is the behavior of an individual who has elevated comfort over obedience. They will follow God into the easy places only to turn aside as the path becomes difficult. Surely this is not God, they assure themselves as the road takes a turn toward hardship. Their hearts may know this is the road God has for them, but they allow their minds to talk them out of it, asserting, God wants me happy, at peace, and prosperous.

      Hear what Paul has to say to the young churches in Lystra, Iconium and Antioch. He had returned to them to

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