*DAILY DEW 20/NOVEMBER/2022* *CHURCH LEADERSHIP SELECTION* _Key Bible Text:_ *"And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."* (Acts 1:24-26 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ My Church had an election last week to choose our National leaders, it was a greatly successful exercise as all the people chosen are dependable, reliable and able under God's leading. Even it's through other methods, we may end up with almost the same team. I've since seen a lot of arguments on why a church should choose spiritual leaders through election, adjudged by some as carnal methodology. What God does is that He appoint leaders! Whichever method a church adopted to get this done is left with the church after Prayers. There's no hard and fast rule in this. God specifically made Adam and Eve, that didn't stop the Devil from shifting them! He audibly and physically related with Abraham, that didn't prevent Ishmael saga! He dramatically called Moses, but that didn't prevent the smitten of the Rock. Saul divinely became king, following the people's demand, but Saul still failed. No record of God calling Daniel, Shedrack, Meshach and Abednego, but they succeeded! Both Hezekiah and Ahab were Kings in Israel, their outcomes differ. In the New Testament, Judas was not chosen via election! The Lord chose him after prayers through the night. Stephen and Philip were selected by men! However, they were better than Judas, chosen directly by Christ himself. My argument is that it's not the method that is the problem, it's the person's involved. I know churches that chose through prophesy, vision, and revelation. Others choose based on experience and years of service, others do theirs through biological relationship. Whichever way, all that matters is for God to be glorified. Jesus chose siblings! If it's today, it will be misunderstood. The next Church leader after Jesus was his brother James! Who was still an unbeliever when Peter and co were already apostles! If it's today, social media will be on fire. _MEDITATION:_ *Brethren, we all can't use the same method. Each church should do what they think is best according to the leading of the Holy Spirit.* *#Ojo_Stephen_Gbadegesin* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_NOVEMBER* ❤ Links To Visit: *Register4HTP2022:* https://bit.ly/HTP2022_ACTIVATED *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.