Bishop David Abioye | An Epitome of Loyalty and Stewardship
We live
in a generation where true sonship and followership are very scarce. This has caused many ancient mantles to have
no effect on the body of Christ. It is sad how many Generals in the body of Christ pay the price
to accomplish great feats in the kingdom yet there are times there are no
qualified successors. In this generation, we need to be hungry for the
outpouring of the spirit to be used mightily by God. The attempt to be like
Gehazi is on the increase whiles very few decide to be like Joshua, Elisha, Timothy, Peter, and John to become hard followers of their
superiors. We are in a dispensation where sons and daughters do not want to be
identified with their spiritual parents when they become successful in
ministry. The enemy has put pride in many and as a result, their lives and
destinies are truncated without fulfilling their God-ordained assignment.
At the
end of this little piece, it is my prayer and desire that you will be a loyal
son and daughter serving wholeheartedly at the place God has destined for you.
In every generation, God sends Generals to herald a course and become a beacon
of hope. Due to ignorance, many people limit the possibilities of God in their
lives through the destiny helpers God brings their way. These destiny helpers provide
platforms for followers to stand on to see into the future. Isaac Newton once
said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”.
It is so
admirable to see how Elisha followed Elijah. It is no wonder that he received a
double portion of the spirit of Elijah. Beloved, things do not just happen. So
do not be envious of anyone who is successful. You may not know the sacrifices
and deadly prices they have paid to be where they are. Who ever knew David? Did
David have any witness when he delivered a lamb from the attacks in the wilderness?
So before you criticize any General of the gospel, an inventor, or anyone who
is accomplishing great feats in life, just be mindful.
Bishop
David Olatunji Abioye is an epitome of stewardship and loyalty in the Body of
Christ. His life and ministry clearly brings illumination that you can be a successful
preacher whiles serving under your leader. The relationship between Bishop
David Abioye and Bishop David Oyedepo is so profound and worth emulating.
Bishop Abioye has been with Bishop David Oyedepo for over 40 years. There are
other ministers who are loyal like Bishop Abioye, but they are very few.
Bishop David
Olatunji Abioye is the first vice president of Living Faith Church Worldwide.
He is a father-figure to many young ministers across the globe. He is known for
his practical and sound teaching on faith, prayer, and personal development. Bishop
Abioye is a prolific writer and has authored several books. There are numerous
audio and video messages of Bishop Abioye that have inspired and transformed
many lives. Bishop Abioye is committed to nurturing and equipping the next
generation of leaders to take up the mantle of excellence, godliness, and
impact. Apart from focusing on the core
messages of the church, which include Faith, Prosperity and Signs and Wonders,
he is also gifted in motivating the saints of God towards spiritual
stewardship, victorious Christian living and developing intimate relationship
with God. He is joyfully married to Mary A. Abioye, who is also an ordained
minister. They are blessed with three children; David Jnr., Ruth and Daniel.
How close
is our followership to our spiritual fathers?
A spiritual
father is someone who provides guidance, mentorship, and support in matters of
faith and spirituality. This could be a religious leader, an elder or wise
person in the community, or even a close friend or family member who has a
strong spiritual foundation and helps to guide and nurture others in their own
spiritual journeys. The closeness of followership to a spiritual father depends
on various factors, such as the level of trust and respect between the
followers and the spiritual father, the quality of spiritual guidance provided
by the spiritual father, and the degree to which the followers are committed to
following the spiritual teachings and practices laid out by the spiritual
father. Who is your Spiritual Father?
Stewardship
Stewardship
plays a crucial role in the life of a pastor as it allows them to exercise
responsible accountability. We can see this exemplified in the life and ministry
of Bishop David Abioye. By taking this responsibility seriously, we can ensure
that future generations will be able to continue the mandate God gave us. So we
do not have to be careless about the mandate of God in our lives. In the life
Bishop David Abioye, he exemplifies loyalty as well. Why do I say so? This is
because a pastor's loyalty can be seen in his unwavering commitment to serving
the congregation, supporting and guiding them through various life stages and
crises. Also, a loyal pastor is someone who listens with empathy, teaches with
compassion, and offers guidance with wisdom. They remain committed to their
calling, even when the going gets tough, and they always strive to live by the
example set by Jesus Christ.
We cannot
draw the curtains without making mention of faithfulness in the life of God’s
servant, Bishop Abioye. Today, he is known globally for faithfulness and
showing many pastors and church leaders about being faithful in their calling.
A faithful assistant pastor or church leader is someone who is dedicated to serving their
congregation, supports the lead pastor, and is committed to advancing the
mission and values of their church. They prioritize their relationship with
God, strive for personal growth and development, and model a Christ-like
character to those they lead and serve. They also work collaboratively with
other leaders and volunteers, give sacrificially of their time and talents, and
maintain a heart of humility and servanthood.
Samuel Elijah Boateng
President,
The Central Focus
beaudy600@gmail.com
You are dearly honoured Sir.
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