The Kingdom of God- Dismantling and Uprooting the Spirit of Inferiority (Isaiah 61) Part 2 / Rashea@LLO2 Academy
In Christ, distinction and diversity doesn't imply superiority nor inferiority. We are all equal in Christ. Bias and racial barriers in the Kingdom of God are non-existent. WE ARE ALL ONE PEOPLE AND ONE UNITED BODY IN CHRIST JESUS.
Never intentionally make others feel inferior. An attitude of superiority destroys the unity. No matter our stature, status or position within the Kingdom of God or in life, God wants us to carry ourselves as leaders who know when and how to lead and serve others.
The Bible warns us to remain humble, because at any given moment everything in our lives can change. God is no respecter of persons. He will promote one and demote another when pride goes unchecked. (Proverbs 10:3, 8-9, 17, 21, 11:29-31, 12:19 & 21 & 28, 13, 14:1, 12, 14, 22, 25 & 30, 16:1-11, 13, 17-22, 18:12-13, 20 & 21, 19:16, 21:4-8, 22:1-5, 8-11, 22-29, 23:1-18, 24:1-9, 27:12, 28:13).
Jesus said, "The greatest in the Kingdom of God are those who humbly seek to serve others," (Matthew 18:3-4, 20:26-28, 22:37-40, 23:11-12; Mark 3:33-35, 10:35-45, Luke 8:21, 10:25-37, John 13; John 13:16-17). We call this in the apostolic and prophetic branches of the fivefold ministry: Servant leadership (1Corinthians 12:28). Servant leadership is a big deal in the apostolic and prophetic realms of ministry. Servant leadership should be present in every branch of the body of Christ (Romans 12:5-8; 1Corinthians).
1Corinthians 12 tells us that members of the body that seem to be unimportant are actually the most important parts of the body. The parts of the body that we rarely see; those small details help keep the body healthy and maintain the proper functions of the body. Everyone within the body of Christ, in the workplace, in our communities and in our homes are important.
The Depreciation of the Spirit of the World
God despises the spirit of the world. The spirit of the world depreciates and minimizes an individuals value and purpose. The plan of God appreciates our lives and value. The plan of God maximizes our effectiveness in the world, in our communities and in our households.
The spirit of superiority and the spirit of inferiority are oppressive mindsets. They are distorted visions of the imagination. The image of these mindsets is to think and to see yourself as superior to others and others inferior to you and visa versa.
The Upside Down Kingdom of God
We live in an upside down Kingdom. This means that our roots are spread out laterally in the soils of the Kingdom of heaven. As regenerated Christian's, the Kingdom of heaven feeds our spirit. As our spirits are fed, we are empowered to produce the Kingdom of God in all areas of our lives.
43 A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit. 44 You can tell what a tree is like by the fruit it produces. You cannot pick figs or grapes from thornbushes. 45 Good people do good things because of the good in their hearts, but bad people do bad things because of the evil in their hearts. Your words show what is in your heart. -Luke 6
1. Superiority says... I am better than you.
Inferiority says... I am not good enough to be like you.
A servant leader says... Let me see how I can help and both of us reach our fullest potential.
2. Superiority plans and plots the demise of others who are innocent.
Inferiority goes along with the plan and plots of others who plot against the innocent while being ensnared themselves.
A servant leader seeks God's best for all who are willing while avoiding the plans of evil.
3. Superiority says I don't need God to get to the top, but I will utilize the resources of God and the world to get to the top.
Inferiority says where is God and sees no value in the resources they have at their disposal.
A servant leader says I will share what I have with you so that neither of us will go without. You are just as important as me.
God is dismantling and destroying the works and powers of superiority and inferiority. The Kingdom of God has enough resources and opportunities for all of us. Every member of the body of Christ is significant no matter our position, stature, network, net worth or status. This is the acceptable time of the Lord for all people who will put their hand to the plow and not look back.
Rashea@LLO2
