A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

to Israel. Identity is defined as the condition of being oneself, and not another. What a powerful thought! When you know your identity, you can be yourself! You don't have to try to be what you are not. David could not wear Saul's armor. He was not comfortable trying to be what he was not. He used the weapons that were comfortable for him, and he killed Goliath. There are too many leaders trying to be what religion and tradition says they should be. They are trying to fit in a mold that they are not created for. The apostolic leaders that are coming forth will not be identified by their association to a particular group or denomination. Paul was not a part of the twelve. His call to apostleship was not based on their approval or knowledge. When he finally met James, Peter, and John, they recognized his apostolic call and extended to him the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:7-9). We cannot limit this ministry to our group or denomination. God chooses and calls whom He desires. Those identified will take their place in the new order of ministry established by our Lord two thousand years ago. This ministry is one of the benefits of the New Testament. They have a better covenant based upon better promises. All shall know the Lord, from the least to the greatest (Hebrews 8:8-12). This new covenant ministry, along with the other New Testament gifts, are for the perfecting of the saints. The saints will be matured to do the work of the ministry. The Church will receive the full blessing of the covenant established by Jesus. The next chapters will deal with areas that must be strong in the

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