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The Grace to LeadThe work would not be accomplished by the efforts of the flesh but by an unending supply of the anointing from God.When the work was finished and the capstone was put in place, it would be obvious to all that it was the grace and favor of God that had accomplished the task.
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I. What is the leader’s relationship to the Holy Spirit? The leader’s relationship to the Holy Spirit is the same as that for every believer. The leader can draw from Holy Spirit encounters that are available to every believer.
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The believer is born of the Spirit (John 3:5-6). The believer is baptized in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5). The believer is to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18-19; Acts 4:31).
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The leader can draw from the work of the Spirit that is common to the life of every believer. The Holy Spirit renews the believer (Tit. 3:5). The Holy Spirit strengthens
the believer in the inner person (Eph. 3:16; cf. II Cor. 4:16).
The Holy Spirit
leads
the believer (Rom. 8:14; Gal 5:16, 25).
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The Holy Spirit teaches the believer and leads him into truth (John 16:13; I John 2:27). The Holy Spirit reveals the deep things of God to the believer (John 16:14; I Cor. 2:9-11). The Holy Spirit opens the believer’s understanding to the things of God (I Cor. 2:12).
The Holy Spirit helps and guides in
prayer
and intercession (Rom. 8:26-27; Eph. 6:18; Jude 20).
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The Holy Spirit teaches how to answer persecutors (Mt. 10:19-20; Mark 13:11; Luke 12:11-12; Acts 4:8; 7:55).The Holy Spirit comforts (John 15:26; Acts 9:31). Slide8
In addition, there is a special relationship to the Holy Spirit by virtue of the call to lead. The Holy Spirit calls leaders into service (Acts 13:2).The Holy Spirit guides leaders in their ministry (Acts 8:29; 16:6-7).
The Holy Spirit
empowers
leaders for their witness (Acts 1:8; I Th. 1:5; I Cor. 2:1-5).
The Holy Spirit gives leaders the
boldness
that they need to minister (Acts 4:31).
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How is the leader to maintain a constant supply of the Holy Spirit? And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord… Ephesians 5:18-19 Slide10
Every leader needs a continual filling of the Holy Spirit. The routines of life can drain them of spiritual vitality and energy.The attacks of the enemy can deplete them of strength. The special challenges that each day holds can blind-side them.The opposition from unbelievers can discourage them (Acts 4:23ff.)
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Every leader needs to follow the path to continual filling of the Holy Spirit. They must recognize that we have a need (Mt. 5:3; Acts 4:29). They must take the initiative
(Eph. 5:18-19).
They must hunger and
thirst
(Mt. 5:6).
They must
ask
(Luke 11:13).
They must do this often, preferably
daily
(Eph. 5:18-19).
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What is the leader’s relationship to the grace of God? Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33 Slide13
The leader is to minister from grace. Ministering from grace means that I realize that I am not and never will be worthy to be used as a spokesman for God (I Cor. 15:10; I Tim. 1:12-16). Ministering from grace means that I understand that I have not earned nor do I deserve
any of the gifts, talents and abilities that I possess (Job 1:21; Gal. 1:15; Eph. 2:8; 3:7-8; II Tim. 1:9).
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3. Ministering from grace means that I understand that I am in no way superior to those to whom I am ministering (I Cor. 4:6-7; 12:25).4. Ministering from grace means that I realize without God’s constant enabling grace I cannot succeed or be effective at what I do (II Cor. 9:8, 12:9).
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The leader is to minister in his or her grace. Ministering in my grace means that I function in the placement or ministry of God’s choosing (Rom. 1:5; 12:3, 6; I Cor. 3:9-10; Eph. 4:7).Ministering in my grace means that I function in the realm or sphere
to which God has called me (Rom. 15:15-16; Gal. 2:9).
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C. The leader is to minister in grace (II Cor. 1:12). Ministering in grace means that I minister in a gracious way (I Cor. 1:12).Ministering in grace means that I minister in a way that does not bring condescension or
condemnation
(John 8:1-12).
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D.The leader is to minister grace to those they lead. Ministering grace means that we preach a Gospel of grace (Acts 20:24; II Cor. 8:1).Ministering grace means that we
speak grace
and peace over the lives of people (Rom. 1:7; 16:20, 24).
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3. Ministering grace means that the way in which we function communicates or imparts grace to those who are on the receiving end of our ministry (Eph. 4:29; Col. 4:6). Slide19