God says: You ain't all that!

[Pastor Michael Samuels]

The bible reminds us not to think of ourselves more highly than we should. It also reminds us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God. It is sad, very sad... that men and women who have been called to carry, to treasure, to declare the most awesome thing on earth, the word of God, have somehow exalted themselves above the word, above those who they are called to serve and sometimes above God.

It saddens me when I travel and see men and women of God with their crew...LOL, entourage of 10, 15, 20 or more men and women following them and worshipping them as if they were God. I understand the need for a few, 2-4 people maybe around you and being attentive to your needs, but sometimes it is ridiculous. Yes, there are security concerns sometimes, yes there are some needs that the woman or man of God might need immediate attention, I understand that..but!

We must take a note from presidents and world leaders. Unless they are in immediate or potential danger, you very rarely realize that secret and service agents are around , but you better believe if you blow your nose wrong, the presence of these security teams would be on you like white on rice.

I love the spirit of Bishop Gary Hawkins. The man has a ministry of perhaps, 15-20k membership in 3 churches but he is so down to earth, a true people person. He still drives to the old neighborhood chicken shack, not to busy unless he has some important meeting or task to do after a service to stop and talk to you, pray with you, or just laugh with you. When did we become so important that we are untouchable? Yes, we must use some wisdom but not at the expense of lifting ourselves higher than we should.

We are called to be servants but to many church leaders do not serve but want to be served. We must remember that the least, the servant, the last will be exalted. God is talking about our heart condition and real service done to his glory from a true heart.

What do you think?

[Pastor Michael Samuels]

There are some instances where a pastor might need security (prayerful and watchful security in the spirit and natural) They can see things that the pastor might not see and cover him or her, but this must be a leading of God. Because many pastors have many things to do, there are times a pastor needs to have those small things done in certain moments and seasons so that they can be focused upon and attentive to the needs of God.

[luis de jesus]

WOW! Why does a pastor have to have a entourage or security detail? And why does a pastor need someone to be attentive to his needs. The problem with alot of pastors and leaders is that they have forgotten to be SERVANT leaders. Its sad when you see a pastor who needs his deacons take off and put on his shoes.
And why worry of someone hurting you when we know that if God is for us who can be against us.

[A.W. Bowman]

Amen, to all of the above!

[Rev. Morris A. Goggins Sr.]

Brother preacher I am preaching tonight dealing with tthis same subject. We have lost our focus on the main event of worship.

[Adrienne Williams]

Pastor Samuels,

I think (and know) that you are RIGHT ON POINT! I believe that some have truly forgotten that in the eyesight of God Almighty, we will ALWAYS be servants!!!!

I am very familiar with Bishop Hawkins' ministry. He is indeed a humble servant of God. I have visited his church several times across the years as well as attended a couple of his leadership conferences

May God continue to keep us ALL humble under His mighty hand!

Blessings be unto you,
Adrienne

[PASTOR CHARLES E BELL JR]

I AGREE IT TIME FOR US TO TAKE THE BACK SEAT AND GOD BACK AT FRONT .THE LORD IS MY PROTECTION.