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RNI No. 72289/99 Registered No. DL(S)-17/3138/2006-2009 dt.04-12-2008   

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 RAISING UP GRASS ROOTS LEVEL LEADERS - M.K.Babu
 

It is apparent that the Holy Spirit is transforming and raising up grass roots level leaders in our nation. Our researches presumed the ethnic diversity and language barriers as hindrance to spread the Gospel and salvation of people. Evidently that proved to be imprudence and the hunger for the truth is increasing throughout India and people are done with meaningless things. It is not because of new and more effective methods; rather it is the same old method of God pouring out His Spirit and convicting people and using people like Peter, James, John, Paul and Barnabas.

The common man does not want to protect his religion instead he longs for some kind of protection from his religion. Those who vouched for intolerance and religion-based-power-politics realised the irrationality in it and no more want to continue with such notions . A search for the truth, true freedom, joy and peace that are experienced only through Jesus Christ, has drawn many into the Kingdom of God.

Moreover, no devil is strong enough to stop the advancement of the Kingdom in this world. It is folly to believe that the plans and power of the devil can subjugate a nation forever while its people are interceding for its salvation the Almighty. An illustration told recently by someone gives light into it. The devil approached a person sleeping on a bridge and awoke him after a pretty good shake. He asked: "You are a born again Christian, right? The man said yes. The furious devil said: Go to your home and sleep there. Otherwise I may be blamed and rebuked for your death if you fall into the river from the bridge!" The New Testament believer has an adversary who was defeated by His Master and Lord Jesus Christ.

We must realise that when we pray for revival we are entering into an agreement with God to be available to go wherever He sends and to do whatever He asks. Many 'prayers for our nation spring from selfish motives. Some proclaim it inadvertently that they want to see revival sprout through their prayer movement. Somehow their definition of prayer is misplaced. Field workers who sacrifice and suffer are undermined by these so called 'prayer movers' since the former are not in their company to catch their vision.

Wouldn't God connect and unite the hearts of those who long for the Kingdom to come irrespective of their location and denomination? God does not show favouritism. He loves every single one and searches their heart. He uses man to accomplish His purpose on the face the earth.

Another area we really failed is in developing grass roots level ministers of the Gospel. Our nepotism and our lack of recognition for local leaders kept them away from the mainstream of Christian ministry. It is high time to accept God's will as He is picks up leaders and raises them up. A good leader's vast experience and compassion can mould and develop many grass roots level leaders. God is at work. Work with Him in submission is great worship. He is asking each one of us to develop grass root ministers.

 


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