DEMOTION?
Welcome to my last episode in this series. Of course, it may not be the last one in life but for this time. The Lord has been gracious to give me opportunities to explore and serve humanity in different capacities. I am forever grateful to my heavenly father who never stops surprising His children with variety of things according to His greatness and surpassing love. Thank you, LORD.
I started serving in AGC Central Office on 1 July 2013 as the Director of Education. I loved the training bit and supporting schools and colleges sponsored by our denomination. Within a short while, the Bishop and the Central Church Council appointed me to the position of Assistant Admin Secretary and later on to Administrative Secretary when the former Admin Sec became the Assistant Bishop. I thank God for the exposure, experience and enablement that this position gave me to understand the church better and its government. I did my best and here my administrative gift was needed so much. Remember each one of us has at least one gift from God. Little did I know that even in the gifts and talents given to us, there are those that are aligned better than others. I began to miss my training part in serving the church. I could not understand since all was service to God. I shared with my boss and he was kind enough to advice and ask me to continue praying for the Lord’s leading. With his experience, he wanted me to never rush but with patience and soberness consider my next steps. I am grateful for such leaders who help and guide in wisdom especially for the upcoming leaders. Thank you, my Bishop, – Rev. Dr. Robert Langat for this lesson you taught me in love. This would take about three years. During this time, I continued serving the Lord in my capacity and trusting God for His will for my life. Many discussions went on that this space cannot allow.
A time came when this urge was so much that I went back to enquire from my Bishop on the same. I knew for sure that we had served well with him and he was seeing a future in me in the central office. I thank Him for his encouragement and still asked for his consideration. Though it was hard for him to release me, he sought the guidance of the elders, CCC and with best wishes and prayers they released me to serve in my current capacity.
I was third in the ranks of AGC, Kenya but this urge of propelling my gift of training which seems my number 1 was so compelling beyond the highest role that I held at this great denomination. I thank God that my denomination was able to get a good replacement for me and here I am serving the Lord with joy in my current position. Is it a demotion? I don’t belief so. Reason, I am following my passion as gifted by God in a more specific way. Who said that the impact I can have in my class cannot reach to the whole world? God’s plan for us is unique for every one and unless we follow that, life will be miserable even in the highest and esteemed offices of our time.
There are those called to that, let’s support them and if God calls you otherwise, just trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to TRUST and OBEY. This I enjoy and look forward to spend most my life in this line for my God’s glory. All the best to you as you also navigate through life.
