The greater responsibility in the Kingdom requires higher qualifications. This is now a delicate subject among those who seek to chosen for service in the Kingdom and past acts of immaturity are not disqualifiers or none of us would make it. However we must set aside and turn away from those acts of unrighteousness and be cleansed by HIS Blood. You only need to look at Paul who was Saul to be assured that FATHER will use whomever HE will, no matter what has happened in their past.
In 1 Timothy chapter 3, Paul writes about qualifications to be an overseer:
12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
A deacon is one who cares for the poor and has charge of and distributes the money collected for their use. Where does this money originate? From those with funds who are classified as cheerful givers. The deacon is effectively the “go between” of those with funds and those without. The deacon effectively acts as a treasurer in that he receives and distributes funds according to the need. This office MUST operate by the revelation of Love and know when to appropriately distribute to the poor, not an easy task.
Can a deacon function without an inflow of funds? If the treasury is empty, the poor go hungry. In the U.S., greed among the “Christians” is what led to the establishment of government entitlement programs. Had the church done its job, the food stamp program would have never been created. The church lost its first Love and then lost its ability to carry out this critical function.
The Apostle Paul disagrees with the Supreme Court’s latest decision on same sex marriage. According to the above passage as well as others, those who have redefined the family structure would not be qualified to greater responsibilities in the Body. Once you depart from FATHER’S definitions, you lack the qualifications to oversee others for the Kingdom. Redefining terms does not change reality.
A great boldness is coming and in some cases is here. No longer is FATHER looking the other way concerning unrighteous activity. I am seeing the standard of Truth being raised for all to be judged accordingly. Men will soon by judged by their own words as their hearts are being revealed and exposed for all to see. A great cleansing may soon result as judgment sweeps across nations and men lose faith in their idols.
How can I be counted among those worthy to be called into service? I believe that first and foremost you must have a direct and intimate relationship with FATHER. You must line up with HIS Character of Love. As this occurs, you are able to carry out HIS Divine Intent in the calling HE has assigned you. If you are given assets to oversee, you will not be moved by the size or composition of those assets but understand that they are a means to help others.
Exciting times are ahead for those who have fully aligned themselves with FATHER’S Plan. As HE directs, you will be astounded when the doors open to minister to others. Each day will be refreshing as HIS SPIRIT guides you to minister life in whatever form it take. Those who satisfy the higher qualification are those whose revelation of Love has matured to the point where they walk in the assurance of being HIS mature sons. People will be drawn to those who have been chosen to usher in this next phase of FATHER’S plan.