26/02/2026
THE TRUE INHERITANCE OF A PASTOR WHO IS GENUINELY CALLED BY GOD
Beloved brethren,
Today I speak on a powerful truth: The true inheritance of a pastor who is genuinely called by God — what you own, and what you do not own.
When God calls a man, He does not call him to own people. He calls him to serve people. A true pastor must understand the difference between possession and stewardship.
The Bible says in the book of 1 Peter 5:2–3, “Feed the flock of God which is among you… not as being lords over God’s heritage.”
That means the flock is not yours. It is God’s.
WHAT A TRUE PASTOR OWNS
1. You Own the Calling The call of God upon your life is personal. No one can carry it for you. Like Jeremiah, who said, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee.” The calling is your divine assignment.
2. You Own the Responsibility You will answer to God for how you handled His people. In the book of Hebrews 13:17, it says leaders will give account. The burden of prayer, teaching, correction, and protection — that is your responsibility.
3. You Own the Sacrifice The tears, the fasting, the rejection, the lonely nights — those are part of your inheritance. Just like Apostle Paul endured suffering for the gospel. The cross you carry is yours.
4. You Own the Integrity of Your Heart Your character is your true wealth. You must guard it. You cannot blame members for your compromise. Your holiness is your personal responsibility before God.
WHAT A TRUE PASTOR DOES NOT OWN
1. You Do Not Own the Church The church belongs to Christ. Jesus Christ said, “I will build my church.” It is His church, not your empire.
2. You Do Not Own the Members Members are not your personal property. They are God’s children. If they leave, they are not leaving you; they are moving under God’s direction.
3. You Do Not Own the Glory When miracles happen, when the church grows, when souls are saved — the glory belongs to God. Remember John the Baptist who said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
4. You Do Not Own the Anointing The anointing is given by grace. It is not inherited by title, tribe, or ambition. God can lift it, and God can remove it. Stay humble.
THE TRUE INHERITANCE
A genuine pastor’s inheritance is not land, cars, buildings, or applause.
Your inheritance is:
Souls transformed
Lives restored
Heaven’s approval
A crown that does not fade
As written in 2 Timothy 4:8, there is laid up a crown of righteousness for those who finish well.
My brothers and sisters, ministry is stewardship, not ownership.
If God truly called you:
Serve without pride.
Lead without controlling.
Correct without humiliating.
Build without competing.
At the end of your journey, it will not matter how many people called you “Daddy” or “Papa.” What will matter is whether God calls you “Faithful servant.”
May we understand what we own and what we do not own.
May we pursue eternal inheritance above earthly control.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
