“All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth-maim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot unto the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee.”
Joshua 13:6 KJV
Joshua, God’s mighty champion had become old and yet much of the land was yet to be possessed. God told Joshua not to weary himself but to delegate everything to the next generation and to divide the land by lot to the remaining tribes. Every leader needs to seriously consider his or her life span and to delegate the ministry to the next generation. Ministers may come and go but the ministry remains. The Lord Jesus Christ never changes, He is the same yesterday, today and forever. As Head of the Church, His vision and mission is the same through every generation. In the Church, leaders must learn to delegate and pass on the baton to faithful men and women. Let’s start praying for the next generation, discern their callings and gifting, assign their jobs and constantly monitor and mentor their progress. Let the Beloved Holy Spirit release His wisdom to the Church. As Peter said, “..shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ has showed me…and after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.” Let’s be ready and preparing the next generation. Amen!
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