Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
The text above unveils the reason for the several casualties among emerging leaders within Christendom the world over. The Lord gave me the leading to post this message; maybe someone needs it.
When you come into something older than you, it is wise to keep pride aside and talk to those who understand "the good way." It doesn't matter how gifted you are, build a relationship with those with a genuine heart, who knows the path of truth, not the dubious or diabolical way.
Individuals who have been on the path before you gave your life to Christ or joined the ministry, and are still walking with the Lord with increasing commitment and wisdom. Please, don't allow the crowd or praises from people to 'swell your head,' be humble and surround yourself with those who can tell you the truth even when it hurts.
Be wary of those who want your offerings, but can't tell you the truth either because they are enemies of the cross of Christ themselves. We have many of them out there; collecting envelopes, and carrying out money-driven ordinations, but can't give proper direction and guidance.
Jeremiah 6:16 says;
-Stand ye in the ways, and see!
- Ask for the old paths, where is the good way?
- Walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
"But they said, We will not walk therein," Sad!
The above statement is the unfortunate position some emerging leaders have taken, especially those who say they are prophets. And it is the reason for the several casualties today the world over.
When the Lord speaks, they don't listen. They run away from anyone who can show them the right way. What is driving some of them is the desire for fame, name, wealth and influence, and once they begin to see a level of success, they start thinking they have arrived. Those who were supposed to play the role of fathers in their lives become colleagues or subordinates. I see more casualties piling up if we continue on the wrong path. May the Lord have mercy!
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Dr.Benard Etta GFC Visionary
Comments
Many emerging leaders have entered into errow because of the spirit of insubordination caused by seeking equality with those that were there before them.Lack of adequate illumination has caused many to call everything related to the "old path" as obsolete because they seek to come up with new revelations thereby drifting gradually from The Word. This is another cause of deformation