A. Amos Love

Leaders? Hmmm?

Is that a truth for “the body of Christ”
which is not of this world?
Or is that a tradition of men?
Or a tradition of the worlds system?

A movement or a corporation
probable does need leaders.
But “the body of Christ?”

I thought Jesus already had the position locked up.
Or does He need some help? Ishmael anyone?

There seems to be this tremendous
emphasis on leaders, five fold ministry,
apostles and prophets and the rest.

Where is the sitting at his feet movement?
The forsaking all and serving Him movement?
The entering to His rest movement?
The ceasing from our own works movement?
The letting God build His Church movement?

I’ve tried a lot of the movements.
Now when I’m looking for a movement
I eat a box of prunes.

I’m worn out with all the movements.
I’d like to and am laboring to enter into his rest.
Enter into His arms and hear how much
He loves me just the way I am.
Warts and character defects and all.

What would happen if… ?
we had no human leaders in the ekklesia?
What would “the body of Christ” look like?
Would there be a lot less abuse?
A lot less confusion?
A lot less division?

Would Jesus still be the head?

Over 2000 denominations? Hmmm?
Who’s idea was that?

Oh yea, how silly of me.
Wasn’t it leaders? Who thought they had a better idea?

Have you considered the ant?

An ant is small and insignificant.
Or is it?

Go to the ant, thou sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise:
Which having
no guide,
overseer,
or ruler,
Provideth her meat in the summer,
and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-9

Guide – 07101 qatsiyn from 07096
KJV – ruler 4, prince 4, captain 3, guide 1
1- chief, commander, dictator.
2- ruler (of one in authority)

Overseer – 07860 shoter {sho-tare’}
KJV – officers 23, ruler 1, overseer 1; 25
1- official, officer.

Ruler – 04910 mashal {maw-shal’}
KJV – rule 38, ruler 19, reign 8,
dominion 7, governor 4, 81
1-to rule, have dominion, reign
2- to exercise dominion.

Isaiah 3:12
…O my people, they which lead thee
cause thee to err,
and destroy the way of thy paths.

Isaiah 9:16
For the leaders of this people
cause them to err;
and they that are led of them are destroyed.

Jeremiah 50:6 My people hath been lost sheep:
their shepherds have caused them to go astray…

Jesus took the time to tell his disciples
not to be called master/leader. Mt 23

The Interlinear Bible-
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.

Phillips Modern English-
you must not let people call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.

Today’s English Version-
nor should you be called leader.
your one and only leader is the Messiah.

The Amplified-
you must not be called masters ( leaders )
for you have one master ( leader )
the Christ.

If Jesus told His disciples not to be called master/leader
and someone calls them self a leader or thinks they are a leader;
are they a disciple of Christ?

If that is our options, “Disciple of Christ” or ‘leader”
Which one do you choose?

Titles become idols and
pastors become masters.

In His Service. By His Grace.