Lead Like Jesus
God’s Armor Bearer Pt. 1
There is a constant need for armor bearers in our world today. Especially in the ministry of Alabama Teen Challenge. Every employee for ATC should be an armor bearer for god. Armor bearer is listed in the Strong’s concordance 8 times. It originates from two Hebrew words; nasa meaning to lift, and keliy meaning end. The book goes over the extensive list of the duties of an armor bearer. 1. Must provide strength for his leader. 2. Must have a deep down sense of respect for his leader and acceptance for and tolerance of his leader’s personality and his way of doing things. 3. Must instinctively understand the thoughts. 4. Must walk in agreement with and submission to his leader’s thoughts. 5. Must make the advancement of his leader his most important goal. 6. Must possess endless strength so as to trust press and force his way onward without giving way under harsh treatment. 7. Must follow orders immediately and correctly. 8. Must be a support to his leader. 9. Must be an excellent communicator. 10. Must have a disposition that will eagerly gain victories for his leader. 11. Must have the ability to minister strength and courage to his leader.
These things are essential to the world of Alabama Teen Challenge. When I read this really helped me to evaluate my skills, strengths and weaknesses to see what I needed to work on. Things such as communicating. And having endless strength for the Lord regardless of the circumstances or harshness of the situation.
This book also discussed to steps to develop the spirit of an armor bearer. 1. Free yourself from pride. (James 4:6) 2. Free yourself from anger. (Proverbs 16:32) 3. Free yourself from immorality. (2 Corinthians 7:1) 4. Free yourself from bitterness. (Hebrews 12:15)
These are definitely some things I need to take heed to and apply to myself. The book provide scriptural back up of these steps so there is no
There is a constant need for armor bearers in our world today. Especially in the ministry of Alabama Teen Challenge. Every employee for ATC should be an armor bearer for god. Armor bearer is listed in the Strong’s concordance 8 times. It originates from two Hebrew words; nasa meaning to lift, and keliy meaning end. The book goes over the extensive list of the duties of an armor bearer. 1. Must provide strength for his leader. 2. Must have a deep down sense of respect for his leader and acceptance for and tolerance of his leader’s personality and his way of doing things. 3. Must instinctively understand the thoughts. 4. Must walk in agreement with and submission to his leader’s thoughts. 5. Must make the advancement of his leader his most important goal. 6. Must possess endless strength so as to trust press and force his way onward without giving way under harsh treatment. 7. Must follow orders immediately and correctly. 8. Must be a support to his leader. 9. Must be an excellent communicator. 10. Must have a disposition that will eagerly gain victories for his leader. 11. Must have the ability to minister strength and courage to his leader.
These things are essential to the world of Alabama Teen Challenge. When I read this really helped me to evaluate my skills, strengths and weaknesses to see what I needed to work on. Things such as communicating. And having endless strength for the Lord regardless of the circumstances or harshness of the situation.
This book also discussed to steps to develop the spirit of an armor bearer. 1. Free yourself from pride. (James 4:6) 2. Free yourself from anger. (Proverbs 16:32) 3. Free yourself from immorality. (2 Corinthians 7:1) 4. Free yourself from bitterness. (Hebrews 12:15)
These are definitely some things I need to take heed to and apply to myself. The book provide scriptural back up of these steps so there is no