Influential leaders are rising.
By Sophia Ruffin
GOD is raising up a Remnant of influential leaders in this hour. Many of you are coming out of obscurity & will show up on the physical scene out of no where. Many will say where did “he or she” come from Bc your growth will Be exponential. As you rise in influence it is imperative that you guard yourself from “3 major popularity pitfalls. “
1.) The Spirit of Pride – Walk in humility! Do not exalt yourself or consider yourself more than you ought to. Esteem others higher than yourself. Promote others more than you promote yourself and your brand. Rid yourself of the very smell of pride & Remember who put you on. Don’t forget where you come from & how you started out. Don’t count out the underdog to partner with the elite. Consider the least of them. Don’t become unteachable.
2.) Be delivered from the Opinion of Others – Influence gives birth to Opinions. Be solid in your assignment don’t sway to the right or to the left. Don’t worry about what they say, listen to what God has to say. Surround yourself with wise counsel, to keep you rooted & grounded. Don’t get caught up in the social media frenzy where those who don’t know you cross boundaries in a belief system that they know you Bc of your public status. Don’t spend hours clapping back on people who are followers and not covenant. Don’t walk in fear or anxiety over what they think of you , measure your stance by what God think of you! Discern between what’s wisdom & what’s Opinion.
3.) Dishonor – David covered Saul & his respect for leadership coupled with his humility propelled him to his seat of authority. David understood the honor principle & handled offense; death decrees, and attacks with wisdom; which proved he was mature, and ready for leadership & an increase in influence. Honor opens doors of favor; promotion; elevation & access. When you dishonor on a local level, you delay your promotion on a global level. With influence comes offense & if you have not managed your response to offense with maturity, you are not ready for your next level. Honor unlocks the doors to your future. As you prepare for greater influence, honor will be the key to unlock it. How you respond will determine your maturity level & if you’re ready for the Next!
Many of you will arise in this hour & as you prepare for influence be aware of the pitfalls that stands at the door to dismantle your new season of growth. You must begin now guarding your anointing & managing the Influence on your life. Be faithful over the few because you will become ruler over much!
Sophia Ruffin is an ordained prophet called to the 5-fold ministry to impact and advance the kingdom of GOD. Sophia is a prophetic speaker who has ministered throughout the U.S. bringing a powerful and radical message of deliverance. Ambassador Sophia is the author of the books “From Point Guard 2 Prophet,” “Shame,” “After the Altar,” and “Feminine Progression,” Sophia is known as the “Comeback Kid” and uses her transformation to demonstrate the power of GOD. It is Sophia's desire to inspire, and lead others through the journey of deliverance by being the blueprint and syllabus for others. Ambassador Sophia is under the leadership of Apostle John Eckhardt, Crusaders Ministries in Chicago, Illinois.
