Ordination exam

So I'm looking into the ordination exam for the A/G that I am taking on Thursday and believe with a passion every fundamental truth the A/G holds to without reservation. I am proud to be a part of this movement. Ed Stetzer has pointed out very few other evangelical organsations surpass the assemblies on its missions emphasis. I believe stongly in reaching people locally, regionally, domestically and internationally with the gospel. This happens through prayer, going as far as missions trips, giving as far as Light for the lost, or speed the light, or bgmc and even monthly individual support of missionaries. The idea that we are to spread the message of Jesus, come together for worshipping God and hanging out often and building up each other through support and training of Biblical principles (i've been going over both # 10 and 11, though I don't get graded on this blog)is the foundation of what ministry is all about to this minister.

Philosophy part 1

So I think what I am going to do is take a few blogs to explore what God desires to do in my life. I am going to look at who I am. I spent time in prayer and thought of what I uniquely contribute in my gifts to people. I have found 2 things that our foundational to my DNA so far: relationship building and teaching. In the posts ahead I will go into my thoughts of how I came to this conclusion.

Douglas MacArthur

I just took some time to review General Douglas MacArthur's last speech to the cadets at West Point in '62, "duty, honor, country." And I consider the career of this commander. He was a soldier and leader though had a problem of taking matters into his hands even if it was evidently poor choices and ignored advice which led to his downfall when he publicly disagreed with Truman that led to him being fired from the army.

I'm reminded as I have been dealing with those who defy publicly what their leaders want that even if it may not be the right answer that you still follow the chain of command. Not only in military but also as far as the Bible is concerned. Romans 13 tells us to submit to our leaders and their authority. Paul who had a personality like MacArthur understands those of you who have a strong spirit and admit as an individual did to me a little over a month ago that you don't know what to do when you aren't in charge. Those who are good leaders or are in charge are first and last and always the best followers. When you don't know what to do when you aren't in charge, follow. And submit to authority for if you do you submit yourself to God. If not submiting to authority you are not submiting to God and that is dangerous enemy soil to be on. I pray today that I'm not in the trap of submitting to my authority and being the best lowly follower I can be.