God's Armor Bearer

All credits to Terry Nance of Agape Church, Little Rock.

Function of an Armorbearer:

As we look at the function of an armorbearer, I would like for you to allow the Holy Spirit to quicken your heart and reveal to you where you may have failed to flow with your spiritual leaders. Make a quality decision to rid yourself of any trace of rebellion, strife, contention, competitiveness and unforgiveness; determining to faithfully fulfill your rightful place in the Body of Christ.

The main function of one who is designated as an armorbearer is that of service; he is to help and assist another. Let's look at some of the different forms this service takes.

Duties of an Armorbearer

An armorbearer...

1. Must provide strength for his leader.

By his very presence, a true armorbearer will always display and produce an attitude of faith and peace.

If you are to be successful in service as an armorbearer to your pastor, he must sense the joy and victory which is an integral part of your lifestyle. That alone will minister to him. It is great relief to the pastor to know that he does not have to carry his assistant physically, mentally and spiritually. Many times I have seen pastors drained physically and emotionally because there associate was always in need of something. Your pastor has plenty of sheep to take care of; he doesn't need another. You should be assisting him giving him much- needed rest in mind and body by demonstrating that your faith is strong and active.

2. Must have a deep-down sense of respect for his leader, and acceptance for, and tolerance of, his leader's personality and his way of doing things.

God made us all different. At least fifty percent of the time, your pastor's way of doing things will differ from yours. That difference should not be allowed to cause a problem for you or your spiritual leader.

Several years ago, I learned a secret which has helped me to flow in harmony with my pastor. I determined that if the end result of my pastor's plan is to build and extend the kingdom of God and win souls for Jesus, then I am willing to flow with the plan.
Our goal is the same, our methods different. But what does it really matter whose methods are used, as long as the goal is reached?

If you will adopt this attitude toward your pastor, there will be a knitting of hearts between the two of you. He will know that you are not there to argue with him or to challenge his decisions, but that you are there to work with him in achieving his God-given objectives.

3. Must instinctively understand his leaders thoughts

I can hear what you are probably thinking right now: " My pastor and I just dont think alike."
That's right; no two people do. And that is one of the problems which must be dealt with in being an armorbearer to another.

Instead of complaining about your differences, begin to discover and confess your agreement: "In Jesus' name, I understand how my pastor thinks and I flow with him in the sprirt of understanding."

Remember, the disciples were with Jesus for three long years and yet thay did not begin to think as He thought until after He had died, been buried, and resurrected, ascended into heaven and sent the Holy Ghost. Just as God's Spirit was eventually imparted to these men, after a period of time your pastor's spirit will come upon you, and you two will become likeminded.

4. Must walk in agreement with and submission to his leader.

To be continued(48hours)+++