God, in His great love, has put each of us in a special spiritual family – the church. The church isn’t just a building or a place we go on Sundays. It’s a living, breathing spiritual home. It’s where God wants us to get His guidance, protection, and direction for our lives. This is the place God set up for us to grow and mature in our faith.

The Bible clearly tells us to listen to and obey those who watch over our souls. As it says in Hebrews 13:17: “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” God, in His perfect wisdom, planned it this way. He expects us to hear His voice through the anointed leaders He has placed over us in Christ.

The Apostle Paul once said, “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel” (1 Corinthians 4:15). This means you might learn from many different teachers, but those who specifically helped you start and grow in your walk with the Lord are like your spiritual parents. They are truly responsible for bringing God’s special voice to you. It’s very important to understand this and train ourselves to hear God through His chosen leaders when He expects us to.

If you ever feel confused about whether something you’re hearing is truly from God, the easiest thing to do is talk to your pastor or your spiritual leader about it. Today, many people might come to you through different ways, claiming they have a message from God. Be careful! Always use wisdom. If a message didn’t come through the right, established spiritual sources, it’s likely not for you.

And remember, you have the Holy Spirit living inside you! He will give you a clear feeling in your heart, confirming if you are truly submitting to God’s plan. Trust that inner witness as you seek to hear God’s voice through those He has anointed and appointed over you.

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for joining me to the body of Christ and making me part of a spiritual family of which You are the head. I open my spirit to receive Your voice through the man (or woman) of God whom You have placed over my life. I submit myself to You by submitting to the voice of Your chosen and anointed leader. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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As a Christian you must have great esteem and regard for God’s anointed men and women. The Bible says in 1 thessalonians 5:13 to “esteem them very highly in love”. When God puts you under the leadership of a man or woman of God, God gives them the responsibility to raise you, thus it’s important that you value them and their counsel.

Often times, you will find Christians criticising or judging ministers of God, that’s a wrong approach. You should never find yourself participating in such conversation. God’s anointed are God’s servants, thus it’s only God who has the authority over them. Romans 14:4 says; “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand”(NIV). If you ever think that a certain man or woman of God is not walking right according to God’s Word, pray to God and don’t be a judge yourself. Let God deal with the matter after all He is their master.

Also, you must be careful about your access to a man or woman of God. If you have close access to God’s anointed, don’t ever take it lightly. If you are close to a Pastor, double up your walk of honour. You will see their weakness but never take it for granted. You will see faults but do not let it lead you into offence. Honour them because they are called by God, and that call is what sets them apart.

Some people never stopped seeing Jesus as the carpenter’s son, and that’s the reason they could never receive anything from Him. Rebecca accepted the priesthood of Isaac and her barrenness ended. Michal despised the priesthood of David and died a barren woman. Your approach towards the anointed one can make all the difference in your life.

Learn to follow the scriptures in your approach towards everything and don’t partake in the ways of the world.

Prayer:
Dear Father, thank you for your Word that is training me in right perspective towards every aspect of your kingdom. I receive corrections and edify my ways. I honour God’s anointed ones and refuse to judge them. I esteem them very highly for their work sake. In Jesus’s Name. Amen!

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